individual in a health and social care setting Compare and contrast the range and purpose of different forms of assessment The assessment process is the back bone to any package of care and it is vital that it is personal and appropriate to the individual concerned. Although studies have found that there is no singular theory or understanding as to what the purpose of assessment is‚ there are different approaches and forms of assessment carried out in health and social care. These different approaches
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Nonverbal communication is communication which isn’t verbal‚ it is also cues which people follow to interpret a message. This contains different factors such as posture which gives indication of how they are feeling. For example if a person is slouching or got their arms folded this could mean they are not interested or not listening. Facial expressions again can tell their emotions. For example if a person is frowning then this missed they are displeased. This can be interpreted both wrongly and
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Why is a communication skill important to have in a health and social care sector? Communication skills are important as different service users may communicate differently to you there are different reason that can stop people from communicating to you. Communication is skills are important as service users are vulnerable so to have effective communication you will be able to put them at ease and reassure them. It sometimes helps to be clear and calm as it helps the service users to understand
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Introduction to Communication in Health and Social Care Communication can be spoken‚ written and physical; some people have disabilities or difficulties that can make communication a special challenge for them. We communicate to share information and ideas it is defined as ’information transfer’. The way we transfer information is by speech‚ signals or writing. We all use a variety of communication techniques to both understand and to be understood. People communicate for different reasons:
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Understand how to handle information in social care settings Outcome 1 Understand requirements for handling information in social care settings Outcome 1.1 identify legislation and codes of practice that relate to handling of information in social care settings; Keeping information safe and only passing it on where there is a clear right to it and a clear need to do so‚ is an important right for all service users because: 1. Service users may not trust a care worker who does
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Understand health and safety in social care settings Performance Criteria 1. Understand the different responsibilities relating to health and safety in social care settings 1.1. Identify legistation relating to health and safety in social care setting Current legislation and subsequent amendments may include: · Health & Safety at Work Act The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 is the primary piece of legislation covering occupational health and safety. Under this Act
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Understand Health and Safety in Social Care Settings – Unit 208 1.1 List legalisation relating to general health and safety in a social care setting The settings in which you work are generally covered by the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASAWA). This Act has been updated and supplemented by many sets of regulations and guidelines‚ which extended it‚ support it or explain it. The regulations most likely to affect your workplace are shown in the following diagram. The Health and Safety at
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In health and social care settings it usually means that the individual gives consent to take part in an activity or to accept some kind of care or treatment - this could be agreeing to have a shower or a bath - agreeing to take medication‚ as well as agreeing to have their details shared with others. Why is it important that a social care worker works in a way which promotes person centred values? Person-centred approaches are about the individual being the centre of their care and support plan
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Unit 1: promoting communication in health‚ social care or children’s and young people’s settings. 1.1 Identify the different reasons people communicate. As a care assistant effective communication is a vital skill in the workplace‚ on an everyday basis. I use all of these below to help promote and ensure the wellbeing of all service users and my colleagues. People communicate to: ➢ express needs and wishes ➢ Share ideas‚ information and knowledge ➢ reassurance
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As Social Care Practitioners‚ good communication is of vital importance. Social Care Practitioners on an everyday basis have clients/service users that they need to communicate with. However‚ in some cases barriers to communication may cause this communication to become hindered. One of the greatest barriers to overcome is the persons lack of interest in your message or if they don’t receive your message clear and concisely. Barriers stop us from communicating effectively. Barriers to communication
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