Unit 97 Support Individuals to Maintain Personal Hygiene 1 Understand the importance of good personal hygiene Explain why personal hygiene is important Good personal hygiene important to help take care of your body to prevent illness and infection. Good personal hygiene can also help to prevent the spread of infection to others. Describe the effects of poor personal hygiene on health and well-being Poor personal hygiene is known to be unacceptable in our culture. Good personal hygiene helps us to eliminate odours from our body. Odours occur from bacteria found on our skin and in our mouths.
Some individuals being supported may need to be sensitively reminded about hygiene, it is good practice to explain the reasons for maintaining good hygiene levels, whilst respecting people's differences and attitudes to taking care of themselves. 2.2 Protective equipment, clothing and precautions should be followed at all times when working to minimise the risk of infection. Uniforms should be clean on each day and washed separately from other laundry. Gloves, aprons and good hand washing techniques should be used when providing personal care for individuals as germs can spread very easily in care home settings. 2.3 Concerns about the safety and hygiene of equipment or facilities used for personal care should be reported to your line manager or house manager immediately.
Each of these principles directly relates to the need for a naturopath to collect in-depth information from patients in the initial consultation. The role of a naturopath is to support each patient in their journey toward better health by identifying obstacles to recovery and removing any disturbing factors to allow the Vis Medicatrix Naturae to restore vitalism. The more information gathered in the initial consultation the easier it is to identify the possible underlying causes of a patient’s ill health. This enables the naturopath to make the correct recommendations for healthier lifestyle habits to give the body the right environment and conditions to restore homeostasis. The principle Primum Non Nocere teaches the use of the least invasive methods necessary to allow the body to heal itself.
Part Two Residents are spoken to on a one to one basis by their keyworkers. It is explained that if they have poor hygiene and make themselves ill then this could be passed onto other people Part Three Personal hygiene routines are discussed and reviewed between the resident, their keyworker and the manager. The resident is supported to decide whether they need to wash more frequently (for example if they are incontinent they may smell and need to wash more often) or whether their current plan is sufficient. Outcome Three Part One Factors that contribute to good personal hygiene are: * Washing * Showering * Washing hair * Cleaning clothes * Washing hands after using the toilet Part Two Residents culture and faith/beliefs are supported by ensuring that if said culture, faith or belief includes ceremonial hand-washing or maybe involves wearing certain clothes for a period of time then all these things are included in their life plans and are risk assessed to ensure the health of the residents are put first but that they are respected at all times. Part Three Maintaining a resident’s dignity if they require help with personal hygiene can be difficult and
* Teachable moments can be fun with songs, books and visual reminders * Visuals are strategically placed near sink, tissues and trash. * Being aware and pin point possible germy surfaces. * Mouthed items are separated and washed. * Supporting parents in caring for child’s medical & immunization needs * Teaching the importance of good nutrition, healthy eating habits and dental hygiene Function Area 3:
5. Explain the importance of hand hygiene Recognise when to perform hand hygiene Explain when to use different hand hygiene products List the correct steps for systematic hand hygiene Identify the reasons for non-compliance with hand hygiene and the potential consequences Competencies The Core Competencies related to this unit are that on completion, you will be able to: A. B. C. D. E. Perform hand hygiene at the correct times Choose an appropriate hand hygiene product Consistently apply the correct technique for hand hygiene Demonstrate professional behaviour to minimise risk by, e.g. removing jewellery, and covering skin abrasions Act as a role model in promoting best practice in selecting and using appropriate hand hygiene methods Student Name Student Email Student Name Email < Enter name here > < Enter email address here > < Enter a password here and then lock the field > < Enter name here > Lock Unlock < Enter email address here > < Enter a password here and then lock the field > Lock Unlock Unit 3 - Activities Unit 3: Activity 1 – Performance of Hand Hygiene Learning Outcomes 1. 2.
Administer any medication correctly and in accordance with care plans etc. and company policy. Outcome 2 Be able to assist in minimising individuals’ pain or discomfort The learner can: 1. describe how pain and discomfort may affect an individual’s wellbeing and communication- Pain and discomfort can present limitations of functional ability and interfere with quality of life. Providing appropriate pain management assures the dignity and well being of a patient, as well as affording a better quality of life. Unit 4222-232 Move and position individuals in accordance with their plan of care (HSC 2028) Assessment Criteria Outcome 1 Understand anatomy and physiology in relation to moving and positioning individuals The learner can: 1. outline the anatomy and physiology of the human body in relation to the importance of correct moving and positioning of individuals- Facet Joints link the vertebrae and allow us to bend and twist.
Good personal hygiene routines for the elderly can also be useful in diagnosing abnormalities in physical health. If we are washing someone, we should look out for any lumps, bumps and bruises as well as any bodily changes that may indicate a health problem. If we are keeping a written care plan, it is worth making a note of any changes as these can help future diagnoses by medical practitioners. Personal hygiene prevents infection, and it helps to promote independence and routine into the service user’s life. 2.
I feel that as I support people with learning disabilities, it is important to establish daily personal hygiene routines to help avoid these problems. Good personal hygiene routines for people living in residential homes is important, as it can be useful for diagnosing physical health problems, such as bumps, bruises or bodily changes that might indicate a health problem. Writing on a person's contact sheet any physical changes, can help diagnose any problems. Good personal hygiene also prevents infection. Poor personal hygiene can have a negative effect on the individual, and affects social relationships with others.
What can a dental hygienist do to motivate an adult learner to implement positive oral health habits? * Customize the dental health education to fit the patient’s individual needs and abilities so they will be more inclined to follow your instructions and develop their confidence in safe and comfortable dentistry through communication, compassion, and quality care. 3. How can a dental hygienist help to develop trust and rapport when working with an older patient?