significant impact on health and social care and may require £5 billion additional expenditure by 2018 (ONS 2015). Common conditions of older age receive less investment and lower-quality care than general medical conditions prevalent in mid-life (Steel et al.‚ 2008)As budgets continue to tighten across the NHS and local government‚ it’s vital that we make the case for investment in prevention and early intervention. Hyposalivation and xerostomia (dry mouth ) are the number one complaint of elderly patients
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Vocational Training Centre Promote and implement health and safety in health and social care Unit 4222-306 Workbook Candidate Signature Number Date Assessor Signature Number Date Outcome 1 - Understand own responsibilities and the responsibilities of others‚ relating to health and safety *Remember to refer to relevant legislation
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disrespect. It is important to be non-judgemental and non-discriminatory because you may not understand what they have gone through. In healthcare‚ you have to be responsible because you will be responsible for the well-being of the patients. in health and social care‚ appropriate terms must be used at all times. it is important that people from different cultures and religion are not offended by your language. You need to make sure that when you are speaking you don’t say anything that discriminates them
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ways of working is following policies and procedures in the care plan that is given with each individual resident and care plans to do within the residential home given by your employer . Agrred ways of working means ways in which you are able to apply the latest rules and regs that dictate how care workers treat people in a residential home.There is a code of conduct which every worker should know about‚ it’s all about protecting the vulnerable. Care plans need to be regularly updated. High
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Principles of safeguarding and protection in Health and Social Care. Know how to recognise signs of abuse. 1.1) Define the following types of abuse: Physical abuse Sexual abuse Emotional/psychological abuse Financial abuse Institutional abuse Self-neglect Neglect by others 1.2) Identify the signs and/or symptoms associated with each type of abuse. 1.3) Describe factors that may contribute to an individual being more vulnerable to abuse. Know how to respond to suspected or alleged abuse. 2.1) Explain
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to closely follow your health care team’s instructions for the steps and medications to take. Be persistent in following your treatment. Keep notes and communicate regularly with your doctor about the effects of your treatment. If you feel there’s a problem with your treatment‚ or are experiencing any side effects‚ talk to your doctor right away about these concerns. Don’t hold back from asking questions. Be pro-active and involved in the decision-making about your health. Here are some tips on
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Understanding employment responsibilities and rights in health and social care settings. 1.1 List the aspects of employment covered by law. The law in the uk covers the following aspects: minimum wage‚ hours worked‚ sick pay‚ coshh‚ riddor‚ discrimination‚ health and safety‚ holiday entitlements and pay‚ redundancy and dismissal‚ training‚ disciplinary procedures and union rights.1.2 List the main features of current employment legislations. Equalities‚ (The Equality act 2010) equal opportunities
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Amy Lockett Unit 4229 208- Understand health and safety in social care settings Task A plan Ai) A description of four different examples of accidents and/or sudden illnesses that might occur Stroke- where arteries that connect to the brain become blocked resulting in reduced blood flow‚ these blockages are usually caused by blood clots. Falls- They may fall due to a slip. Asthma attack- This is when an individual suffers shortening of breath due to the tightening of muscles around the airways. Heart
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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 Code of Conduct will have something which could relate to medication
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Candidate assessment record Page No: Use this form to record details of evidence (tick as appropriate):- Observed by assessor Candidate statement Skills test Witness testimony Question (oral/written) Assignments Professional discussion Product Projects RPL Simulation Case studies Assessor: Location: Candidate: Reg No: Witness: |Date evidence gathered:
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