1 Know how to recognise signs of abuse A Define the following types of abuse and identify the signs and/or symptoms associated with each type of abuse The Department of Health has defined abuse as “Abuse is a violation of an individual’s human and civil rights by any person or persons” (No Secrets 2000). There are many different types of abuse and individual cases of abuse usually involve a different combination of these different types. (i) Physical abuse Refers to hitting‚ slapping‚ scratching
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Empowering users of Health and Social Care Services The report that follows is a review of the final report from the LA‚ that I will present in the next team meeting. In the discussion I will refer mostly at the National Standards regarding the administration of medication (current UK standards and current legislation‚ national enquiries). To produce a good report‚ I need to include the risks of medication to service users‚ staff and organisation using examples from our context. In order to achieve
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PROCESS UNIT 1: COMMUNICATING IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ORGANISATIONS CATHERINE CARLIN Contents Introduction 3 1.1 4 1.3 8 1.4 9 2.1 12 Conclusion 14 Introduction In this assignment the writer is going to focus on how communication is important in health and social care settings. In the first section of the assignment the writer will explore in detail what communication is‚ the methods of communication that are used in health and social care settings and a communication theory
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Bed Safety Rails Policy and Procedures NHS Swindon is the brand name for the organisation legally known as Swindon Primary Care Trust Note: This document is electronically controlled. The master copy is maintained by the Clinical Governance Department. If this document is printed it becomes uncontrolled. Bed safety rails policy and procedures Operational Issue 3 Approved 12/07/2011 Expiry 11/07/2013 Page 1 of 27 Document Control Purpose Owner Author Applies to
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Manage health and social care practice outcomes for individuals 1. Understand the theory and principles that underpin based practice Explain outcome based practice In 1990 health care providers had just began to discover what appeared to be a very powerful tool for reducing variation in patient care practices - clinical paths. A clinical path includes descriptions of key events that‚ if performed by caregivers as described‚ are expected to produce the most desirable outcomes for patients
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safe and reassuring child care environment Make sure when planning a safe environment you consider these main points: • Regular checks for potential hazards • Supervision • Working as a team • Hygiene • Make sure children’s needs are met D2- List two physical and two health needs of children from birth to 5 years Physical needs: • Food and drink • Sleep and rest Health needs: • Appropriate clothing • Hygiene and safety D3- Describe two ways
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Manage Health and Social Care Practice to Ensure Positive Outcomes for Individuals Unit code: M3 Unit reference number: M/602/2850 QCF level: 5 1 Understand the theory and principles that underpin outcome-based practice Q1.1 -Explain ‘outcome-based practice’ Q1.2- Critically review approaches to outcome based practice Q1.3- Analyse the effect of legislation and policy on outcome based practice Q1.4 Explain how outcome-based practice can result
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Assess the hazards identified in the health and social care setting. And make recommendations in relation to identified hazards to minimise the risks to the service user group. M2 and D1 In this assignment I will be assessing the hazards identified in the health and social care setting. The first potential hazard I saw whilst carrying out a risk assessment whilst at a health and social care setting was a wet floor. As the floor was wet it was a hazard and had many risks to it‚ which could have
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the impact of global health actors on Health Policies in the Republic of Ghana highlighting the World Trade Organization‚ The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund as reference points. Policy issues have emerged from both constructive and unconstructive effects of various global processes associated with development in the trans-national movement of funds‚ commodities‚ services‚ a rise in multinational corporations‚ widening inequalities‚ diseases coupled with poor access to social services
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Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Name: Chris Hearn ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Course: Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (Adults) Learner workbook to contribute to the achievement of the underpinning knowledge for Unit 1: Promote Communication in Health‚ Social Care or Children’s and
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