Unit LD 303 Promote active support Outcome 1 Understand how active support translates values into person-centred practical action with an individual 1. There are many characteristics associated with active support and the hotel model in relation to an individual’s support. With hotel support this would mean that the service users are spectators to their care. This is just a 'new' word for institutional care. The care which is provided for the service users would be tailored around staff instead of the service users needs.
Promote active support (LD 303) Outcome 1 Understand how active support translates values into person-centred practical action with an individual The learner can 1 compare the characteristics associated with active support and the hotel model in relation to an individual's support The characteristics of active support include drawing the person into their plan of care and really including them in decisions being made about this - person centred planning in other words. It means thinking about the person in a holistic way - so their previous history, spiritual needs, physical needs and family are considered - likes and dislikes. They are encouraged to get involved in activities within the home and promote or maintain their independence. The hotel model on the other hand, is just a 'new' word for institutional care - things done without real consent and for the convenience of the staff (like making people wait for pain relief because the medicine round isn't officially starting for another hour). The hotel model means that people have everything done for them which means they are losing their skills and ability to care for themselves.
1.1 Compare the characteristics associated with active support and the hotel model in relation to an individual’s support; The hotel model is where support staff does things for people and they become observers in their own lives. Active support is a way of ensuring that people are able to engage and participate in their own support 1.2 Identify practical changes that could be made within a service setting to; Promote individuals independence * Making environments easy to maintain and comfortable for people. Support informed choices * Putting in place communication boards showing information in a way that is understood by the individual Improve quality of life * By making an individual’s choice of activities, food etc. person centred so
Unit 4222-374 promote active support Outcome 1 Understand how active support translates values into person centred practical action with an individual Compare the characteristics associated with active support and the hotel model in relation to an individual’s support The characteristics of active support basically means to draw the individuals into their plan of care and to include them into any decisions being make about them. This basically goes back to treating an individual in a holistic way and treating them as a whole and make sure they are encouraged into activities and to promote independence. The ‘Hotel model’ just means that certain things are done with no real consent and everything is done for them, which means the individual may lose some independence and the ability to care for themselves. So a comparison would mean stating which model is bes for the individual and why that comparison is the best. Identify practical changes that could be mad within a service setting to promote and individual’s independence In promoting individual independence, the aim would be to develop confidence with well-being.
By encouraging an individual and offering positive praise to participate in a new activity, this can promote their general wellbeing, boost their confidence as by participating in a new activity this may enable them to make new friends and become more sociable. This would lead to the individual feeling empowered, By working in this manner it can have a positive effect on the individuals behavior and self worth. A behavior chart could be used to identify triggers to behaviors and positive reinforcement could be utilised to support the individual to cope at these time and help offer active participation which may encourage them to participate in future as well as reducing unpredictable behaviors. Another way to support an individual to participate in a new activity is to set goals with the individual and have rewards when they have achieved their goals so that the individual feels that they are working towards something,that they are at the center of their care and they can feel proud when they have achieved their goal which promotes their overall moral end self esteem. An individual may respond well to positive compliments relating to the activity, which may encourage the person to participate in a new activity, this could have a positive effect on their confidence and self
Engagement in a full range of activities is part and parcel of a healthy basic lifestyle, which individuals with learning disabilities are entitled to. The purpose and outcomes of these activities will vary on the individuals’ abilities. Learning or development activities produce positive emotional effects, notably confidence, self-esteem, and a sense of personal value and purpose. Being involved in learning or development activities is fun and absorbing for individuals. It suggests it helps individuals to have positive experiences and develop important characteristics and abilities.
People have choices and encouraging them to make informed choices gives confidence to make the right decisions for them. Showing understanding to a person within the service, ask questions, get involved, give positive responses, this also gives confidence and will encourage a person to feel assured about doing things for themselves which has a feel good factor. Bxi Identify two ways of making sure an individual’s physical environment promotes their well-being Living in an environment that is safe and secure, that have staff who promote independence along with varied physical activities, all work towards a service user feeling good about themselves, a feeling of well-being. SU’s can make choices about what they wish to do with their time, doing things they enjoy, things that stimulate their mind and body all promote this and will make them feel good inside. Bxii Identify two ways of working that promotes an individual’s social and emotional well-being Integrating into
Communication is a two way process, it involves speaking, listening, hearing, understanding and replying. Communication can be both verbal and non-verbal. Sometimes non-verbal communication has a more powerful impact than verbal communication. Non-verbal communication includes all kinds of emotional expressions, actions, body language. If we communicate something positive, it brings back something positive to us, that is why developing a positive relationship is so important, this way we are more likely to inspire confidence and trust.
Byrne and Clore (1970) proposed the reward/need satisfaction model. According to this model, we form relationships with people simply because we find them rewarding, It is suggested that we are rewarded in two ways: operant conditioning (through direct reinforcement) and classical conditioning (through association). Argyle (1992) suggests individuals who are rewarding are liked the most. An example of positive reinforcement may be through non-verbal signals such as smiling; this is a sign of liking. We may also be negatively reinforced by an individual helping us in our ‘time of need’.
The smaller the gap between these two concepts, the higher a person’s self esteem. A person’s self esteem can be raised by showing them unconditional positive regard. This means that they are offered things that make them feel happy in themselves e.g. love, care, security. Showing them this supports them in being able to self actualise (fulfil their potential).