Professional Issues in IT H/503/5343 Unit title Professional issues in IT Learning time Guided learning hours ABP qualification framework level (QCF) Credit Value 250 hours 60 Level 7 25 Unit description This unit aims to develop critical understanding and reflection on the impact of computing and information systems on society‚ the importance of ethics and codes of practice in computing‚ legislation affecting computer use‚ and the impact of human resource management policies and employment
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are violated. It can discuss all thematic human rights issues throughout the year. HRC defines human rights as "rights inherent to all human beings‚ whatever our nationality‚ place of residence‚ sex‚ national or ethnic origin‚ color‚ religion‚ language‚ or any other status." Introduction Health is key to the happiness and well-being of humans. It can be affected by various factors in
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Health & Social Care NVQs Legislation England Legislation Information (England) Introduction In this document you will find an overview of some of the Government Policy and legislation which has an impact on workers in health and social care settings. You will be able to identify the legislation that most affects the work you do‚ and will have a broad understanding of the International‚ European and UK Government policy that has an impact upon the way we must work. Plans for genuine partnership
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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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Duty of Care in Health‚ Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s Settings Learning Outcome 1 1.1 It is very important for me to have a duty of care within my work role. To have a duty of care means that‚ within my role as a Domiciliary Care Team Leader it is my duty to provide the best possible within all aspects of my role: as I am responsible for the welfare of myself and of others. For example: maintaining confidentiality‚ reporting concerns and allegations‚ making professional judgements
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INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION IN HEALTH‚ SOCIAL CARE OR CHILDREN’S AND YOUNG PEOPLE’S SETTINGS 1.1 Identify different reasons people communicate “Communication is a process of passing information and understanding from one person to another”Keith Davis) We are social being and always depend on each others in everyday life. People communicate to build and maintain relationships - family‚ parenting‚ community. Communication is necessary for emotional intimacy. People communicate
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1.1 What is abuse? Abuse is the infringement of an individual’s human and civil rights by another individual or persons. The following is the definition of abuse in The Protection for Persons in Care Act (PPCA). In this statement‚ "abuse" is defined as mistreatment‚ whether physical‚ sexual‚ mental‚ emotional‚ and financial or a combination of any of them‚ that is reasonably likely to cause death or that causes or is reasonably likely to cause serious physical or psychological harm to a person‚
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of Care in Health and Social Care in Children and Young People Settings Understand how duty of care contributes to safe practice 1 Explain what it means to have a duty of care in own work role Duty of care is defined simply as a legal obligation to : Always act in the best interest of individuals in care and others Not act or fail to act in a way that results in harm Act within own competence and not take on anything not believe we can safely do As a care worker‚ we owe a duty of care to the
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Introduction to Duty of care in Health‚ Social care or children’s and young people’s setting. • To keep individuals safety‚ welfare and interest within the environment • To keep individuals free from harm • To give a choice Working with patients with Dementia‚ duty of care is a key concept. Some times the patient can be confused and violent. Firstly I would introduce myself to the patient and I would ask them if I could take their bloods while I am asking the patient for their consent
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Dementia and Ethical Issues HCS-545 April 09‚ 2012 Cheryl Bly Dementia Ethical Issues Growing old and losing the ability to function independently is inevitable. Aging is a part of life. As adults grow old‚ they need increased assistance with daily living skills. The elderly may need assistance with finances‚ cooking‚ washing clothes‚ and cleaning. However‚ many Americans are not only aging but also acquiring dementia. In a recent study from the funded by the National
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