Unit 303: Principles of diversity, equality and inclusion in adult social care settings. Outcome 1: Understand the importance of diversity, equality and inclusion. 1.1 Explain what is ment by: · Diversity - Diversity literally means difference. Diversity recognises that though people have things in common with each other, they are also different and unique in many ways. Diversity is about recognising and valuing those differences.
On a day to day basis patients will discharged and with new patients maybe with different cultural backgrounds will be admitted in that patients place, as a RN, you must stay informed about everything around you, including the many different cultures. It is imperative that a RN stay culturally profound and educated for this will help the patients build trust and security with the RN while they are in the hospital and in the direct care of the medical staff. This is the best way to provide quality care for the culturally diverse patients, and it will show that the RN is willing to more than exceed the duties of a
UNIT 203: Principles of diversity, equality and inclusion in adult social care 1 Understand the importance of equality and inclusion 1.1- Diversity: Diversity literally means difference. Diversity recognises that though people have things in common with each other, they are also different and unique in many ways. Diversity is about recognising and valuing those differences. Diversity therefore consists of visible and non-visible factors, which include personal characteristics such as background, culture, personality and work-style in addition to the characteristics that are protected under discrimination legislation in terms of race, disability, gender, religion and belief, sexual orientation and age. By recognising and understanding our individual differences and embracing them, and moving beyond simple tolerance, we can create a productive environment in which everybody feels valued.
Many hospitals try for OHE. Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska and Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland, Washington both have the Planetree designation. Good Samaritan’s philosophy is to promote a OHE through the belief that everyone is a caregiver, care is best giving with kindness and compassion, physical environment need to promote healing, health and wellbeing, and that safe and high quality care is vital to patientcentered care. They use the arts to promote healing by using music throughout the hospital and providing movies for patients. They belief that caring for the caregiver is as important as caring for the patients.
1.1 Definition of Equality • Inequality exists and that discrimination needs to be tackled • Employment and services should be accessible to all • Everyone should be treated fairly • Everyone has individual needs and the right to have those needs respected Equality is about fair treatment Definition of Diversity • Diversity recognises that: • experiences, styles, perceptions, values and beliefs” • Everybody is different – where there are two people there is diversity • We need to understand, value, and respect those differences Diversity is about respecting difference Definition of Inclusion • Inclusion is a human right for every individual. The aim of inclusion is to embrace all people irrespective of race, gender, and disability, medical or other need, culture, age, religion and sexual orientation. It is about giving equal access and opportunities and getting rid of discrimination and intolerance. 1.2 Potential effects of Discrimination • causing upset • affecting an individual’s self-esteem • causing stress • individuals feeling isolated • affecting individuals’ hopes and expectations • creating tensions • leading to stereotyping • leading to labelling • producing prejudices 1.3 Inclusive practice promotes equality and supports diversity. • Actively and fully involving the individual • Respecting the individual • Valuing the individual • Recognising that we are all different and from different backgrounds.
Growing Old Gracefully In a health and social care environment equality diversity and rights are essential to ensure everyone is grown to having rights and has the right to be treated equally no matter their race age or sex and also to be accepted and respected. Human rights belong to all people without discrimination. They consist of key principles such as dignity, respect, autonomy and equal treatment. Human rights are often expressed and guaranteed by sources of international law such as the European Convention on Human Rights. However, research has shown that there are serious cases of human rights violations of older people in the UK, such as discrimination, abuse, neglect, and demeaning treatment.
1.1 Diversity Diversity means that everybody is different, they all have different backgrounds, likes and dislikes, beliefs, etc. Staff should respect service users differences and give them individual care. For example, when planning a menu in a care home, there could be people who do not eat certain foods because of their religion. To respect this difference, they should be offered an alternative meal. Equality Equality means that although everybody is an individual and has different needs, all service users should be treated equally and given the same quality of care.
Massage, thermo-pad heat packs often provide temporary relief. We bought a heat pad for my client to use when she felt the pain in her back, it helped a lot while sitting. For bedridden patients, pressure redistribution mattresses and repositioning are used to prevent pressure ulcers (bed sores). Self help methods, like reading, watching TV, listening to music, taking a warm bath, anything that can take your mind off the pain you are having. Example: my client loves going out for a
Being culturally aware is important because the provider-patient relationship is built on trust. Understanding other cultures is both necessary and a good thing because as a nurse, it prevents misunderstandings and it results in patients willing to access follow-up care. I also am eager to participate in this trip because I love interacting with people and learning things from people with different cultural backgrounds. In high school I went to a very diverse school. There I was always eager to learn about different cultures, traditions, and taste food
Car crash victims and knee and hip replacement patients were now part of my daily routine, As my time there grew I was invited to attend theatre a couple of times which boosted my skills and knowledge even more. I was actually asked to proceed with my nursing degree at this time but turned the opportunity down due to personal circumstances. Later in my carer I also completed roles with various agencies including one that specialised in people with mental health and dementia. I believe this experience has now given me the basics of clinical skills and will enable me to implement into my future career. At present I work closely with unemployed people with a variety of different needs.