Unit 4222-204 Introduction to Duty of Care in Health and Social Care or children's and Young People's Settings (SCH 24) OUTCOME 1: Understand the implications of Duty of Care. Duty of care is an obligation that a person/healthcare worker acts towards others and public with watchfulness, attention and caution in a reasonable and civilized way. Service user needs to know that his welfare, safety and interest are put in the centre of attention of any healthcare organisation. Describe how duty of care affects own work role. Every healthcare worker has a duty to act accordingly not just towards the clients but also their co-workers, other healthcare professionals and themselves.
My employer also has a duty of care for staff members, to ensure that working conditions are safe, and suitable to deliver the service. 1.2 Describe how the duty of care affects own work role It means the duty of care you have in your job is to keep yourself safe and your service user safe. Keep up to date on your training. All ways wash your hands before attending a service user before and after, and wear the protective aprons and gloves that are supplied by your workthe duty is in exercising caution and to refrain from causing another person injury or loss. In tort law, a duty of care is a legal obligation imposed on an individual requiring that they adhere to a standard of "reasonable care" while performing any acts that could foreseeably harm others 2.1 Describe dilemmas that may arise between the duty of care and individuals rights Dilemma 1: Bathing Throughout my time working at broomhayes I encounted many dilemmas in which I had to solve around another students rights.
The role of the health and social worker Outcome1 1 Explain how a working relationship is different from personal relationship Working relationships are based on formal policies and procedures and agreed ways of working, there are bound by contracts of employment and have codes of practice to be followed –working relationships are professional based. My responsibility as a health care worker is to deliver very high quality standard service to individuals. this include support for everyday living i.e. general domestic tasks, personal care, promoting independency. When I am caring out all these, I do remember person centred values and this helps me to do what is right for the client or what the client wants .At the start of a shift proper handover is received, read and sign/communication book is read, clients care plan is read and follow staff meetings to get information and changes about the clients for example if I have arranged with the service user to shave during personal care ,then when the time comes he changes his mind, its his right to change his mind.
The code requires that employers adhere to the standards set out in their code, support social care workers in meeting their code and take appropriate action when workers do not meet expected standards of conduct. The Code of Practice for Social Care Workers is a list of statements that describe the standards of professional conduct and practice required of social 2 care workers as they go about
4222 204 Duty of care In health and social care settings. Define the term duty of care. This is a legal obligation to ensure individuals health and safety, to keep an individual safe, you must report any concerns to your line manager, respect confidentiality and respect the individual’s wishes. It is your requirement to work in the best interest of the individual and within your own level of competence it is your responsibility to be aware of policies and procedures. How does duty of care affect your own role?
Explain how a working relationship is different from a personal relationship The difference between a working relationship and a personal relationship is that a working relationship is where you are placed with other people and work as part of a team where each individual is working following professional codes of conduct, towards the achievement of shared aims and objectives. By working to set policies and procedures you are accountable and responsible for any mistakes and errors you make. Time limits and boundaries apply and you do not necessarily have to like the people you work with but need to keep personal opinions and feelings to yourself. Mutual respect and understanding is a key factor in developing a good working relationship. A personal relationship is formed through choice, with someone who you like, who you may share interests and feelings with.
There’s also working relationships with outside agencies such as doctors and other care professionals who may visit your work place. And also there’s family and friends who are visiting service users. Although you can be friendly with them you must always remain professional. 2.1 It is important to adhere to the agreed scope of the job role so that I work safely within the boundaries of my job role.This ensures I don’t do things that I am not qualified to do and as such put service users in possible harms way whether physically or through the mishandling of confidential
1.2 Different working relationships in a Health and Social Care setting. There are many different types of working relationships in a Health and Social Care setting that all play a vital part in providing and making sure that care for individuals is upheld. These may include the actual person who is in need of support, their family and the person’s friends. The relationship between the carer and the individual needing support would be quite formal but it is important to be warm and friendly as well as polite and respectful. It is important to remain professional but at the same a certain element of empathy will be required.
The role of the health and social care worker 1.1 . Explain how a working relationship is different from a personal relationship As a support worker, I have a duty of care and must act in a professional manner at all times. The individuals that I support may consider me a friend and that is acceptable but there are boundaries as I have a working relationship with them and that should be made clear. My reason for being there is to support the individual and promote their independence. 1.2 .
Introduction to Duty of Care in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings Understanding the meaning of Duty of Care 1.1 Define the term ‘Duty of Care’ Duty of Care is where health and social organisations have a duty to look after people meaning they must do everything they can do to keep the people in their care safe from harm. Not only do the care workers of a company have to prioritise the safety, welfare and interests of the people using its services but also the company itself. An employer also has a duty of care for staff members to make sure where employees work is in safe conditions and suitable for them to deliver the service. 1.2 Describe how the duty of care affects own role at work The Duty of care I have in my work role is to keep myself safe and my service user safe. To do this I should keep my training up to date, follow all policies and procedures set by employer in order to keep things safe.