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 recognised and reported. All carers attend hand over at the beginning of each shift and also complete communication books after attending an individual‚ thereby keeping other staff informed and aware of current situations within
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Being an intern at a hospice I can imagine can be complex because of the health status of the patients. Special care must be taken not only to ensure the safety of the patient but to their mental and emotional well-being. As Garthwait (2014) explains‚ social workers must be aware and document all findings when it concerns the patient as this is admissible data that can be presented in a legal case. As you mentioned in your video the patient you spoke of had some injuries and was displeased with the
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Social Workers that work in the field with children and families will be ultimately working with two groups identified as being progressively the most vulnerable. Services provided by social workers for children and families provide support‚ counseling‚ connection to community resources. Providing assessments and strong advocacy are the process involved that will provide the social worker with the ability to help families problem solve‚ placement of children of neglect and abuse into an adequate
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1.1 Diversity: is looking at different peoples talents‚ differences‚ cultural backgrounds and needs being able to provide them with an environment where they can contribute and participate. Equality: is a legal frame work‚ is there tp protect against discrimination and to promote equal opportunity. Inclusion: to include everyone within a group and not leaving anyone out because of age‚ race‚ sex‚ disability etc. Discrimination: is negative treatment towards people based on particular factors
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Health and Social Care NVQ LEVEL 2 Unit 201 Principles of personal development in 31.10.2014. adult social care settings . Outcome 1 1.1 People communicate to understand their needs‚ to have a conversation‚ to express feelings‚ needs‚ to build relationships and trust. They communicate to share information and opinions‚ to ask questions and get answers. 1.2 Communication between staff effects service provision‚ understanding each other‚ team work and dignity in care. If communication
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Keswick House Nvq 3 Unit ref:-Y/501/0598 Administer medication to individuals and monitor the effects 1- Understand legislation‚ policies and procedures relevant to administration of medication. Legislation: Health and Social Care Act; the Medicines Act and The Misuse of Drugs Act. Guidelines could include the Nursing Midwifery Guidelines for the management of medicine administration - registered nurses have to abide by this set of guidelines and for paid carers‚ the General Social Care Council’s
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Case Study Assessment task 2 Donna Bowie Word Count 3067 including references Within this essay I am going to discuss my placement setting and the clientele in which they cater for I will also be talking about Psychological and Sociology theorist and apply these to a service user. My placement is within a homeless unit in Glasgow city centre which is an emergency homeless unit and caters for both male and female aged between 18-35 years old providing person centered support and quality
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Team working is a central tenet of health and social care policy (Maslin-Prothero and Bennion‚ 2010). The term “team” is often confused with the idea of multidisciplinary working‚ whereas it primarily relates to a group of people with complementary skill committed to a common goal. The features of effective team performance. Effective teamwork has a number of benefits – to the organisation‚ to the team and not least to the individuals within the team. The way that people work in teams is just as
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1.1 Explain employees’ roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention of infection and control of infection: The care worker has a responsibility under The Health and Safety Act 1974 to take care of one’s and own health and safety and others you care or support including their family‚ friends and work colleagues. Always make sure you dispose of waste correctly‚ wash hands before and after everything‚ keep all equipment clean‚ always report potential hazards‚ maintain personal hygiene‚ wear
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required for good practice in adult social care roles 2.1 Identify standards that influence the way adult social care job roles are carried out. Below is a list of some of the legislations that are relevant to adult social care. These make up ‘standards’ to follow for good practice. * Care Standards Act 2000 * Domiciliary Care Regulations 2002 * Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 * Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 * Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations
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