Understanding the importance of working in ways that are agreed with the employer 2.1 Describe why it is important to adhere to the agreed scope of the job role. It is important to adhere to the agreed scope of the job role as this sets out boundaries in your job role‚ enables you to know your role and responsibilities. Knowing your own level of competence and skills‚ knowing your job description. 2.2 Outline what is meant by agreed ways of working By following our company’s policies and procedures
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Agreed ways of working These set out how your employer requires you to work. They are set out in your job description/role. They incorporate various pieces of legislation along with best practise. They are there to enable you to provide a good quality service working within the legal framework and most importantly aim to keep you and the individuals you support‚ safe from danger or harm. They are there to benefit and protect you‚ the people you support and your employer. Care plans are also
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conversations about the end of life can be uncomfortable and difficult. Still‚ discussing end-of-life care is important. Depending on the circumstances‚ you might be able to help your loved one make important end-of-life decisions — such as whether to remain at home‚ move to a nursing home or other facility‚ or seek hospice care. Also‚ you can work with your loved one ’s health care team to make sure your loved one remains comfortable at the end of life. Pain‚ anxiety and other end-of-life symptoms can often
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206 Handout Agreed ways of working ________________ Agreed ways of working is an agreement between yourself and the organization you are working for. The organization will have certain policies and procedures in place and it will be your responsibility to ensure you have read policies and procedures and fully understand to ensure you adhere to these whilst working. ____ These policies and procedures will cover all aspects of your working role such as; whistle blowing policy‚ accident
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In the article‚ Legal Aspects of End of Life Care‚ author‚ Nurse Claire M. McGowan‚ explains that when performing the role of a critical care nurse acting as the advocate for the patient‚ his/her family‚ and significant others‚ it is essential that the nurse has an understanding of legal implications associated with end of life care. McGowan goes on to provide information on the legal principles involved in end-of-life care‚ specifically addressing: limitations in treatment‚ assessing capacity and
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(2008) names have been changed to protect patient confidentiality. The paper will seek to address issues relating to the case study examining relevant theory. Current policies and guidelines will be considered in relation to the patient. It will identify a framework involved looking at literature to assess the effectiveness against the case study. Finally‚ focusing on a specific area of care‚ which in this case will be communication‚ the paper will evaluate the care given within the case study before
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Workbook 2 Assessment and Care Planning in End of Life Care Q1: Complete the following table‚ describing the needs you would have to consider when planning the different aspects of end of life care for an individual Planning for | Description of the needs that should be considered | Physical needs (health and well-being) | Some physical needs are essential in order to sustain life and remain healthy; other physical needs contribute to comfort and satisfaction. The physical needs essential
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Lab Report 1. May we dig a trench across the city street shown in this lab? Yes as long as the appropriate regulations are followed. 2. Who issues the permit for this work? The department of Engineering services section 15-24 3. Must we submit construction plans to the city? Yes we must submit 2 plans with an application‚ traffic control plan and trench safety plan as well. 4. Once the permit is issued‚ how long must we wait before commencing work? 48 hours must be given before commencing
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End of Life Care: Family Health McKendree University NSG 420 Fall 2014 Introduction In nursing‚ the goal of care is usually to restore the patient back to the highest level of health possible. In some cases‚ however‚ the goals of care change when a curative approach is no longer appropriate. The new goals of care could simply be palliation and pain control rather than a restoration back to full health. This type of care is called palliative care. Palliative care is not
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Care at the end of life Leah Brown HCS/545 October 31‚ 2013 Valerie Platt Care at the end of life It is a fact that humans are born to die. What was once considered a natural part of life has changed to an experience that may be more painful for the patient‚ family‚ and caregivers due to the advances in medical care. New procedures have allowed life to be extended longer than ever before. The question is: has the dying experience improved
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