Abuse There are lots of different types of abuse which could occur in many health and social care work places. The department of health state the definition of abuse is that it is a violation of a person’s human and civil rights by any other person or people. There have been media reports which indicate that abuse is a big issue occurring in care places such as homes which include people with disabilities. Examples of care homes which have been in the media are Long care Stoke Place‚ Winterbourne
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Page 1 Unit 505 Working in Partnership in Health and Social Care 1 Understand Partnership working Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales (CSSIW) – We have inspectors who keep a check on our home they are responsible for inspecting social care and social services to make sure that they are safe for the people who use them. They are the regulator for social care and social services in Wales‚ from child minders and nurseries to homes for older people. They aim to: Provide independent assurance
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Understand how to handle information in social care settings. 1.1 – Legislation that relates to handling information in social care settings are; Data Protection Act 1998‚ Freedom of Information Act 2000 and Health and Social Care Act 2008 – Essential standards. Codes of practice that relates to handling information in social care settings include; General Social Care Council (GSCC)‚ Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and the local or internal Codes of Practice such as code of practise
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EverGreen Academy QCF Diploma Health & Social Care level 2 Unit: CU2470 Handle Information in Health and Social Care Settings Knowledge Questions Competent practice is a combination of the application and skills and knowledge informed by values and ethics. These questions detail the knowledge and understanding required in carrying out competent practice in the performance described in the unit Learner Name: Laeticia Belle Assessor: Date: 1. Identify the legislation that
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Unit 302 PRINCIPLES OF PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT IN ADULT SOCIAL CARE SETTINGS Outcome 1 Reflective practice is a way of studying your own experiences to improve the way you work. It is linked with the concept of learning from experience‚ in that you think about what you did and what happened‚ and decide what you would do differently next time. Reflective practice will make you improve the quality of service you deliver. It will ensure that the service providers are always getting the best possible
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Understand how to handle information in social care settings It is essential that in a social care environment information is collected‚ used and stored correctly. Current legislation requires everyone working in social care to maintain certain records and keep them secure. Most of the information is sensitive and therefore not available to the general public. Information that is sensitive is called Confidential. Examples of confidential records are :- * Care & support Plans * Risk Assessments
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Ionisation Uses of ionising radion Danger of ionising radiation Non ionizing radiation refers to any type of electromagnetic radiation that does not carry enough energy per quantum to ionize atoms or molecules—that is‚ to completely remove an electron from an atom or molecule. Instead of producing charged ions when passing through matter‚ the electromagnetic radiation has sufficient energy only for excitation
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UNIT 10: Promote Equality and Inclusion in Health‚ Social care or Children’s and Young Peoples settings 1. Understand the importance of diversity‚ inclusion and equality 1.1. Explanation of diversity‚ equality and inclusion a) Diversity refers to the fact that we are all different. All the people are unique in their own way. Some of people are male or female‚ some are tall‚ some short‚ some people have dark skin‚ some light. People differences also could consist of their reading level‚ athletic
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Understand why effective communication is important in adult social care settings: There are many ways for people to communicate. These could be for simple and common forms such as‚ socialising with others and to be able to build a relationship with either family‚ friends or even the staff within the care environment. Also it is a major part of the SOVA aspect of care in the way that they need to be able to report and raise their concerns to a member of staff to make sure that they are protected
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Unit 5: Principles of safeguarding and protectionin health and social care settings 1.1 & 1.2 Physical abuse is a deliberate use of physical force that results in bodily injury pain or impairments. Sgns of physical abuse can be burns and scalds‚ marks on the skin consistent with being slapped‚ scratched‚ bitten or pinched.Sexual abuse is direct or indirect involvementin sexual activity without valid consent. Signs of sexual abuse could be sexual transmitted disease‚unexplained crying and distress
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