Describe why it is important to follow the agreed care plan. Describe actions to take where any concerns with the agreed care plan are noted. Identify the pressure area risk assessment tools which are used in own work area. · · · · Explain why it is important to use risk assessment tools. Outcome 4 Understand the use of materials, equipment and resources available when undertaking pressure area care.
3.2, Explain procedures to be followed if an accident or sudden illness should occur. Be able to reduce the spread of infection. 4.1, Explain own role in supporting others to follow practices that reduce the spread of infection. (RPL) 4.2, Demonstrate the recommended method for hand-washing. (Observation) 4.3, Demonstrate ways to ensure that own health and hygiene do not pose a risk to an individual or to others at work.
Describe how the duty of care affects own work role Learning Outcome 2: Understand support available for addressing dilemmas that may arise about duty of care Assessment Criteria 2.1. Describe dilemmas that may arise between the duty of care and an individual’s rights 2.2. Explain where to get additional support and advice about how to resolve such dilemmas Learning Outcome 3: Know how to respond to complaints Assessment Criteria 3.1. Describe how to respond to complaints 3.2. Identify the main points of agreed procedures for handling complaints 3.3.
Title: | 250 Support individuals to maintain personal hygiene | Level: | 2 | Credit Value: | 2 | GLH | 17 | Learning Outcomes The learner will; | Assessment CriteriaThe learner can; | 1. Understand the importance of good personal hygiene | 1.1 Explain why personal hygiene is important1.2 Describe the effects of poor personal hygiene on health and well-being | 2. Be able to support individuals to maintain personal hygiene | 2.1 Support an individual to understand factors that contribute to good personal hygiene 2.2 Address personal hygiene issues with the individual in a sensitive manner without imposing own values 2.3 Support the individual to develop awareness of the effects of poor hygiene on others 2.4 Support the preferences and needs of the individual while maintaining their independence 2.5 Describe how to maintain dignity of an individual when supporting intimate personal hygiene 2.6 Identify risks to own health in supporting an individual with personal hygiene routines 2.7 Reduce risks to own health when supporting the individual with personal hygiene routines 2.8 Identify others who may be involved in supporting the individual to maintain personal hygiene | 3. Understand when poor hygiene may be an indicator of other underlying personal issues | 3.1 Identify underlying personal issues that may be a cause of poor personal hygiene3.2 Describe how underlying personal issues might be addressed | | * | Additional informationAn individual is someone requiring care or supportFactors may include: * Washing * Showering/bathing * Washing hair * Cleaning clothes * Keeping nails clean * Washing hands after using the toiletPreferences and needs will include any particular requirements around personal hygiene determined by an individual’s culture/faith/belief/religionMaintaining dignity
2.1 Support the individual to understand the reasons for hygiene and safety precautions. Covered in reflective account that follows 2.2 Use protective equipment, protective clothing and hygiene techniques to minimise the risk of infection. Covered in reflective account that follows 2.3 Explain how to report concerns about the safety and hygiene of equipment or facilities used for personal care In my workplace i would report any concerns about the safety and hygiene of facilities or equipment to my manager and health and safety officer, ensuring i record all of the concerns in the maintenance log book, if these issues posed a risk to myself or other i would carry out a risk assessment and complete the health and safety record. The equipment in question would need to be removed or a do not use notice put on it until it was possible to remove, it would need to be replaced after the facilities have been deep cleaned or sterilised. HSC 2015 Support individuals to meet personal care needs.
3.4 Describe actions to take where any concerns with the agreed care plan are noted 3.5 Identify the pressure area risk assessment tools which are used in own work area 3.6 Explain why it is important to use risk assessment tools Understand the use of materials equipment and resources are available when undertaking pressure area care 4.1 Identify a range of aids or equipment used to relieve pressure 4.2 Describe safe use of aids and equipment. 4.3a Identify where up-to-date information and support can be obtained about - Materials 4.3b Identify where up-to-date information and support can be
Level 2 Certificate in the Children and Young People’s Workforce Module 2 Contribution to children and young people’s health & safety – MU 2.4 To do:- 1.1 Outline the health and safety policies of your work setting. 1.2 Identify the lines of responsibility and reporting for health and safety in the work setting. 1.3 Explain what a risk assessment is and how this is managed in the work setting. 3.1 Identify non-medical incidents and emergencies that may occur in the work setting. 3.2 Outline the actions to take in response to the following situations fires, security incidents and emergency incidents.
| The COSSH regulation promotes the safety of individuals with in a health and social care setting through abiding to the regulations. By carrying out a risk assessment it helps to ensure people to understand hazards and recognise them quickly so that risks of people become wounded it minimised. This will the protect people from being harmed and injured due to hazards. This act ensures that people are safeguarded from hazardous substances and minimising the risk of people becoming
Understanding that cultural beliefs and practices of the clients will influence healing and wellness and establish a respectful relationship. ii. Effective communication will assist the healthcare professional to understand the client’s perception of illness and in doing so, educating them. II. Healthcare providers should be aware of patient’s culture, beliefs, attitudes, behavior and preconceptions to provide quality care.
6.1 Evaluate the importance of quality assurance in the assessment process. 6.2 Summarise quality assurance and standardisation procedures and own area of practice. 6.3 Summarise the procedures to follow when there are disputes concerning assessment in own area of practice. 7.1 Explain the importance of following procedures for the management of information relating to assessment. 7.2