Outcome 1 - Understand the application of person centred care approaches in health and social care 1.1 person centred values must influence all aspects of health and social care work because Person-centered is about providing care and support that is centered or focused on the individual and their needs. We are all individual and just because two people might have the same medical condition, for example, Dementia and learning disabilities, it doesn’t mean that they require the same care and support. Developing a clear understanding about the individuals we are working with. Will help carers understand their needs, their culture, their means of communication, their likes and dislikes, their family and other professionals’ involvement so we can promote and provide person centered care and support. Person-centered values provide a foundation on which we can base and build our practice.
Unit 4222-305 Explain how and why person centred values must influence all aspects of health and social care work. Person centred care is about providing care and support that is centred or focused on the individual and their needs. We are all individual and just because two people might have the same medical condition, for example, Dementia and/or learning/physical disabilities, it doesn’t mean that they require or want the same level of care and support. We will need to develop a clear understanding about the individuals we are working with. This includes their needs, their culture, their means of communication, their likes and dislikes, their family and other professionals’ involvement in order that we can promote and provide person centred care and support to the individual.
Each individual should have the right to privcy which encourages that person to maintain dignaity and respect. 3. Explain how using an individuals care plan contributes to working in a person-centred way Using an individuals care plan contributes to working in a person-centred way because it will ensure that the persons own needs and wishes are met , rather then offering them a choice of what is available. Using their care plan you can build on what they want and see were there are gaps that need to be addressed. 4.
Explain why it is important to work in a way that embeds person centre values. The care you carry out on a day to day basis should always be centred around the person you are caring for . You are not there jut to meet there physical needs but to maintain their sense of being a person and their identity. This involves you establishing a supportive relationship with the person, involving respect and trust. You should be listening to the service user, despite any difficulties, understand their emotional needs and preferences and learn about their history.
2. Explain how and why person-centred values must influence all aspects of social care work (1.1.2) Person centred values must influence all aspects of social care work because It’s important to respect the rights of the individual to be at the centre of their own care. This means that workers must focus on what the individual wants and how they want it to be provided. 3. Explain how person-centred values should influence all aspects of social care work (1.1.3) It is important that the rights of the individual are respected so that they are at the centre of their own care, this means that the carer must focus on what the individual wants and how they want it.
UNIT 7 Promote person centred approaches in health and social care. HSC 036 Helen Felton EV29988 1.1 Explain how and why person – centred values must influence all aspects of health and social care work. Person-centred approach mean’s exactly that, moulding a treatment, service, support etc. to the needs and wishes of the individual. Not one person is the same, therefore not everybody’s needs and expectations are the same.
1.2 - Explain expectations about own work role as expressed in relevant standards Engage in personal development in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings The knowledge and skills addressed in this unit are key to working effectively in all aspects of your practice. It is essential to know how to evaluate your work and how you can improve on what you do, and to understand the factors that have influenced your attitudes and beliefs. With the major changes, new policies and ongoing research in this sector, you need to make sure that you are up to date in work practices and knowledge, and aware of current thinking. This is not an option but a duty that you accept when you choose to become a professional worker in the social care sector. The people that you support have a right to expect that your practice is always of a high standard and up to date.
They have the right to make independent choices and you should help them in doing this. When going into the community for instance, ask them which shops they would like to go to and which items they need. Show them respect and dignity by treating them as equal human beings. Even though in some cases they made need a high level of support they still have a right to privacy. For example when giving personal care talk to them and ask them if it is ok what you are doing and if they are comfortable with it or if they would like you to do a particular thing in a different way.
‘Consent’ each person has rights to agree to or decline so confirming consent is important to initiate care and treatment. Assisting and being involved in any decisions whilst taking into consideration the persons best welfares. Midwives must ‘Maintain boundaries’ such as clear professional relationships and should not receive anything from the patient in exchange for privileged treatment. Working as a team and sharing material with colleagues to observe your work helps to maintain safety and regulations of
Whilst respecting the individuals diversity cultures and values. Understand how to implement a person – centred approach in an adult social care setting. Describe how to find out the history, preferences, wishes and needs of an individual We could find out such information relating to an individual by working in a way that puts the individual at the centre of any planning and support, we can do this be communicating with them to find out about their history, preferences and wishes. It is important that we appear and work in a non – judgemental way in order to eliminate any prejudices and / or personal feelings as to not discriminate in any way against the individual. By promoting independence and autonomy, we can also ensure equality and inclusive practice; we can do this by actively encouraging and thus empowering individuals to use their strengths and potentials.