Understand the current legislative framework and organisational health‚ safety and risk management policies‚ procedures and practices that are relevant to health‚ and social care or children and young people’s settings 1.1 Explain the legislative framework for health‚ safety and risk management in the work setting The basis of British health and safety law is the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. The Act sets out the general duties which employers have towards employees and members of the public
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good practice in adult social care Standards that influence the way adult social care job roles are carried out. Codes of Practice set out the criteria against which providers are assessed by. They also describe the standards of conduct and practice with which workers must carry out their activities and ensure that what they do is competent and consistent with the values of their employer. These standards are how registrants’ ‘fitness to practice’ is determined. For a care worker to work in a
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these two types of abuse on the health and well-being of adults. Abuse and neglect/ Physical abuse Abuse and neglect are a major source of stress and can have long-term effects on the health and well-being of older adults. The stress of abuse may trigger chest pain or angina‚ and may be a factor in other serious heart problems. High blood pressure‚ breathing problems‚ stomach problems (ulcers)‚ and panic attacks are common stress-related symptoms among older people who experience abuse. Abuse
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explain what is ment by diversity/equality/inclusion/diversity . DIVERSITY diversity means visible and non-visible that exist between people. diversity is even though people have things in common with each other‚they are still diffrent and unique in many ways‚ diversity is recognising and valuing those diffrences EQUALITY equality means treating people equaly and in a way that is appropriate for there needs‚equality isnt about treating everyone the same way‚ but it recognises that their needs
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Unit 302 Engage in personal development in health‚ social care or children’s and young people’s setting 1.1 Obtain a copy of your job description to submit as evidence and describe your duties and responsibilities. My duties and responsibilities as a foster carer are many‚ i must have child A best interests at heart at all times‚ i provide a safe and stimulating environment for child A to develop to the best of her ability‚ to keep her safe from harm and abuse. I must make sure all her appointments
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CU1532 PROMOTE EQUALITY AND INCLUSION IN HEALTH‚ SOCIAL CARE OR CHILDREN’S AND YOUNG PEOPLE’S SETTINGS Understand the importance of diversity‚ equality and inclusion Explain what is meant by diversity; equality; inclusion Diversity can be defined in many different ways. What does it mean to us? Diversity is a commitment to recognizing and appreciating the variety of characteristics that make individuals unique in an atmosphere that promotes and celebrates individual and collective
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Communication is an essential tool a carer can use to meet the needs of children. It is a basic requirement of my job role to communicate with individuals and their families‚ other members of staff on a daily basis. Communicating with other staff members ensures effective team working and continuity of care. It also ensures any health and safety issues are recognized and reported. Individuals communicate with carers to express their needs and preferences and to ensure they are met. As a carer I would
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L.O 1.1 A duty of care is a legal obligation required by individuals within the work setting that they must obey by. People within the work setting must meet the required standard of reasonable care while doing tasks etc. that could potentially prevent the cause of harm to others. It is my responsibility while caring for children within my setting that I promote their independency and assist them to understand and exercise their own individual rights. I must follow the correct procedures and report
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Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care. 1.1 Define the following types of abuse: • Physical abuse involving contact intended to cause feelings of intimidation‚ injury‚ or other physical suffering or bodily harm. • Sexual abuse is the forcing of undesired sexual behaviour by one person upon another. • Emotional/psychological abuse may involve threats or actions to cause mental or physical harm; humiliation; isolation. • Financial abuse is the illegal
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CU1530 Promote Communication in Health‚ Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s setting. Understand why effective communication is important in the work setting. 1.1 Identify the different reasons people communicate. People communicate to: * Share information such as ideas and thoughts * Build and maintain relationships * Express one another’s needs and feeling * Give and receive information 1 We communicate to understand and to be understood. These are important
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