outcomes to this unit. The learner will: 1. Understand how duty of care contributes to safe practice 2. Know how to address conflicts or dilemmas that may arise between an individual’s rights and the duty of care 3. Know how to respond to complaints Duty of care is the obligation to exercise a level of care towards an individual‚ as is reasonable in all the circumstances‚ to avoid injury to that individual or his property. The duty of care is therefore based on: the relationship of the different
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and 1.3 understanding how health and safety legislation is implemented in the health and social care workplace 1.1 Review systems‚ policies and procedures for communicating information on health and safety in the health and social care workplace in accordance with legislative requirements 1.2 Assess the responsibilities in a specific health and social care workplace for the management of health and safety in relation to organisational structure. 1.3 Analyse health and safety priorities
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Roles and responsibilities relating to Health and Safety in the work Setting 1.1 What legislation relates to Health and Safety in your work setting? The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. Other key pieces of legislation that sit alongside and support the Health and Safety at Work Act are: • The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992. • The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (known as COSHH). • The Manual Handling Regulations 1992 . • The Reporting
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Principles of Health and Social Care Practice Introduction This unit develops understanding of the values and principles that underpin the practice of all those who work in health and social care. The essay consider theories and policies that underpin health and social care practice and explore formal and informal mechanisms required to promote good practice by individuals in the workforce‚ including strategies that can influence the performance of others. The first part of this essay will consider
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weaknesses to make the team more effective. The challenges experienced by developing teams are often due to organisational change. Staff may be resistant to change such as moving to join a new team or working with people they do not know. A health and social care organisation needs to identify the skills and knowledge that are required for the service plan and recruit staff according to this to ensure that the diversity and skill mix needed is met to fulfil the service outcome. Newly appointed staff
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Is it acceptable to try to persuade individuals to change their lifestyles in order to improve their health? Public health is the science of preventing disease and promoting good health to communities and individuals. Its role is to empower individuals and encourage community participation through health promotion programs and initiatives. Public health can mean different things to a range of different people‚ namely providing public resources for the good of all‚ it ensures that deprived people
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Tina Kenny 15.09.14 Unit 520: Recruitment and selection within health and social care settings. Outcome 1: Understand the recruitment and selection processes in health and social care settings. 1.1 Explain the impact on selection and recruitment processes‚ in own setting of: 1.2 Explain circumstances when it is necessary to seek specialist expertise in relation to recruitment and selection. Answers: 1.1 & 1.2 In health and social care the recruitment and selection process is that‚ initial employment
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composition Assignment overview In this assignment you will demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of health and safety in social care settings. You will use case studies to show your awareness of the legislative framework‚ identify hazards and assess levels of risk. You will demonstrate your awareness of the use of care or support plans and risk assessment in social care. You will investigate topical issues‚ examine incidents and make assessments of the appropriateness of the actions
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Explain how principles of support are applied to ensure that the individuals are cared in health care settings The principle of support is beneficial in health care settings as it makes sure that the individuals are cared for properly and in a professional way. ‘Principle’ can be defined as a rule or belief governing one’s personal behaviour. In this case‚ principle of support is applied by supporting a client in a manner in which the client is able to guide themselves with assistance from care workers
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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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