How to access an individual needs and preferences Every individual in society has differing values and individuals in care are no different in this. Health and social care values may differ from the values of an individual in the residential care setting for example: the resident might want staff at …
Read More »How to follow legal procedures when accessing an individuals records
When accessing the individual’s records make sure you follow all the relevant policies, procedures and guidelines. These include: The Data protection act 1998 Our organizations policy on record keeping Our organizations policy on access to records Our organizations policy on confidentiality Also ensure that the permission of the service user …
Read More »How to find out about an individuals ability to communicate
How to find out about an individuals ability to communicate Records: The records that I would access to find out about this individuals ability to communicate are: The case history files that would have come in with the service user either from the hospital/GP or other organization. The care plan …
Read More »Multi-disciplinary and multi agency working in healthcare
Multi-disciplinary and multi agency working. Collaborative care has been at the top of the care agenda for a number of years and involves bringing a whole group of agencies together to care for and support one individual service user. An individual service user in a care home setting will not …
Read More »How to Challenging discrimination and other forms of inequality and injustice in care
This is done through following the policies and procedures of the home and current regulations and legislation. Training also plays a major part and the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults courses are of real benefit to both staff and individuals within the care home. Challenging such behaviour is vitally important. If …
Read More »Health factors that might affect communication skills, abilities and wellbeing are
Health factors that might affect communication skills, abilities and wellbeing are Stroke Dementia Parkinson’s disease Mental illness Hearing impairment Vision impairment Coma/unconsciousness All of these factors will inhibit or restrict the communication of the individuals with carers, families groups and communities. It is unlikely that most of these individuals are …
Read More »Practical changes that could be made within a service setting
Identify practical changes that could be made within a service setting to:– promote an individual’s independence– support informed choices– improve quality of life In promoting individual independence, the aim would be to develop confidence with well-being. There would have to be available facilities for individuals to prepare their own …
Read More »Support Individuals to Meet Personal Care Needs
Support Individuals to Meet Personal Care Needs Support individuals to go to the toilet Toileting would require staff to wash their hands and put on gloves and apron. Encouraging the Individual to wash their hands also before and after using toilet facilities promotes good hygiene and eliminates the risks of …
Read More »Evaluate how learning activities have affected practice
Evaluate how learning activities have affected practiceAnswer: Recently I was asked to attend a course on confidentiality by my employer. The covered areas such as confidentiality policies and when to seek help for confidentiality matters. The aim of the course was to enhance and update staff knowledge on the intricacies …
Read More »Describe ways of overcoming barriers to accessing services and facilities
Describe ways of overcoming barriers to accessing services and facilities:Passing into legislation which requires provision of facilities and service to people who may not otherwise be left out. Examples of this being Article 9 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Equality Act …
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