1. Understand the application of person centred approaches in health and social care
1.1 Explain how and why person-centred values must influence all aspects of health and social care work.
A person-centred approach means doing your best to carry out the wishes of the individual. Each client is an individual and there are 8 person-centred values which are fundamental to the whole of health and social care.
These are
Individuality
Rights
Choice
Privacy
Independence
Dignity
Respect
Partnership
Having a clear understanding of the client you are working with including their needs, their culture, their methods of communicating and their likes and dislikes. The support from family, friends and professionals can all help in providing person-centred care and support for the individual. The person centred support is a legal requirement under the Human rights act and the social care act and codes fo practice for social care workers. Person-centred approach involved all needs not just physical, but mental, emotional, spiritual and social. These are the values which underpin the work in health and social care
The values are simply what is important to an individual and should be paramount in the care workers aim to support an individual client in their day to day life.
1.2 Evaluate the use of care plans in applying person centred values
The care plan is the outline for what care the individual needs and how those needs are to be met. It should contain details such as their life history, likes dislikes and experiences. The clients choices and preferences and risk assessments relating to that person. It should work with the client and their individual strengths, in order to promote independence. The plan should be regularly reviewed and updated.
The plan should include 5 key elements
The person is at the centre of the plan
Family members and friends are included in the plan
Person-centred