Unit 4222-214 Support individuals to carry out their own health care procedures (H5C 2005) Assessment Criteria Outcome I Understand health care procedures likely to be undertaken by individuals The learner can: 1. identify treatments and physical measurements likely to be undertaken by individuals A. Typical treatments that may be undertaken could include assisting with personal hygene tasks such as washing, showering or dressing a client. Quasi- medical treatments could encompass applying topical creams where this has been approved by medical staff and training has been given. Physical measurements may include measuring out food or fluids where a client is on a controlled diet or measuring a room to check whether a piece
* Teach the patient about the procedures associated risks and benefits, what to expect during the transfusion, signs and symptoms of a reaction, and when and how to call for assistance. * Check for an appropriate and patent vascular access. * Make sure necessary equipment is at hand for administering the blood product and managing a reaction, such as an additional free I.V. line for normal
Outcome 2 Be able to support individuals to manage their own continence 1 Encourage an individual to express preferences and concerns about continence needs When a service user is moving in our care home and they have continence needs, they are seen by a health professional with specialist knowledge of continence issues as part of our overall needs assessment. In their care plan should explain how their needs should be met. I have to communicate using the individual’s preferred spoken language, the use of signs, symbols, pictures, writing, objects of reference, communication passports; other non-verbal forms of communication; human and technological aids to communication and make that nothing has change in their preferences about their
Remove PPE and dispose Wash hands Sometimes the individual will want dispose of there waste them self’s ensure hygiene procedures are followed by them. Be able to monitor and report on support for managing continence 1. Procedures of monitoring and supporting continence There is a assessment procedure where the individuals care needs and wishes will be established and a correct care plan will be agreed. Every stage will be noted and dated and a review date will be given. All staff should be aware of the care plan and have easy access to it if needed.
1. Be able to work with individuals to identify their needs and preferences in relation to personal care 1.1-Encourage an individual to communicate their needs, preferences and personal beliefs affecting their personal care The caring environment may involve many different people therefore it is important as a carer you are aware of individuals needs, preferences and personal beliefs. This may involve a service user of a particular culture or someone simply preferring a bath to a shower either way it is good practice to understand the individuals requirements. Carers may experience difficulty understanding an individuals needs perhaps due to the person being unable to communicate. In cases such as this other forms of communication may
To prevent injury or illness to persons due to sharps or spillage of contaminated fluids ALL BELOW QUESTIONS ARE OBSERVATIONS. 4.4 Apply standard precautions for infection prevention and control and other measures to minimise risks before, during and after the procedure. 4.5 Dispose of Used equipment, materials and feeds. Body fluids including those aspirated prior to feeding. In accordance with legislation and agreed ways of working 5.1 Ensure that adequate and relevant fluids, feeds and equipment are available 5.2 Confirm the identity of the individual prior to carrying out the activity 5.3 Obtain valid consent from the individual prior to carrying out the planned activity 5.4 Confirm equipment and materials are: Appropriate to the procedure.
Ways of adhering to good standards of hygiene will be documented in your organisation’s standard operating procedures. Protecting a service user will mean you must: • Wash your hands before and after caring for a service user • Wash your hands after touching your hair or other body parts and after using the toilet • Wear appropriate PPE and dispose of it in accordance with regulations • Handle equipment safely, including sharps such as
It is their responsibility to ensure that suitable places are in place for the use of washing, toileting, and food preparation And also to ensure that PPE is provided and that equipment is maintained for safe use. 2.1 In the work place of care there are legal regulations and body standards in place, to maintain the prevention and control of infection which comes under the health and safety at work act. This is to ensure there is a safe work environment for employees and visitors, Rules would be to ensure risk assessments are carried out, and to maintain the control of infection This can include storing, handling and disposal of food to
CU2470 Handle Information in Health and Social Care Settings 1.1 The legislation that relates to recording, storage and sharing of information in health and social care is the Data Protection Act 1998. 1.2 It is important to have secure systems for recording and storing information in a health and social care setting because it is important to respect the confidentiality of the service users, to ensure that any information gathered isnt misused and to know who is to use any information gathered. 2.1 For guidance on how to access information about handling information, I would speak to my home mager with any queries or concerns I have. I would also follow the policies and procedures set out by my employer and follow any instuctions that have been given to me during any training I have undertaken. 2.2 3.1/3.2 At the end of my shift, and also during my shift, I fill out a number of documents with information I have collected about the service users throughout the day.
DATE | REFLECTIVE ACCOUNT / PERSONAL STATEMENT | ASSESSMENT CRITERIA | 10/8/12 | My role as a healthcare support worker is to assist the service user in bathing, feeding, laundry, shopping, escorting to hospital, dentist and GP appointment, day centre, assisting and encouraging individuals to be more independent in doing their own things, tidying up their kitchen or bedroomSTANDARDS THAT INFLUENCE THE WAY ROLE ARE CARRIED OUT.Standard are a required level of quality, and care it has to meet certain standards. It includes:Codes of practice- it set out criteria against which providers assessed by. They also describe the standards of conduct and practice with which workers must carry out their activities and ensure that what they do is competent and consistent with the values of their employers.Regulations- are the rules which