the development of pressure sores? 1. The skin protects the body and controls the temperature‚ the tough outer layer is called the epidermis and is germ proof and water proof and the inner layer the dermis is full of nerve endings‚ which sends messages to the brain about heat‚ cold and pain. Pressure sores develop because of long standing pressure onto a particular area of the body causing breakdown of the layer of the skin due to diminished blood supply. Where the pressure sites? -Heels -
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Unit 4222-254 Outcome 1 Understand the importance of differentiating between the individual and disability Explain why it is important to recognise and value an individual as a person It is important because they deserve as much value and respect as anyone else just because they have disabilities doesn’t mean they should treated as an outsider. If you don’t value them you risk the individual becoming redrawn‚ lacking confidence and upset. Describe the importance of recognising an individual’s strengths
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Unit 4222-237 Dementia awareness (DEM 201) Outcome 1 1. Dementia is not an illness or disease in itself ‚ but is a broad term which describes a range of signs and symptoms that occur when the brain is affected by certain disease and conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease or vascular dementia. 2. AREA OF THE BRAIN KEY FUNCTIONING that could be affected by dementia Frontal lobe Movement ‚ emotional behaviour ‚ personality interpretation and feeling Parietal lobe Language ‚ spacial awareness and
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prosecution. [pic] Diploma level 2 in Health & Social Care The following learning resources are for guidance/reference ONLY!!! Please do not copy‚ as your work may be rejected by your Assessor!! The Diploma level 2 consists of 9 mandatory units‚ and a selection of optional units‚ relating to your own occupational sector. Your Assessor will help you to choose your optional units‚ which best suits‚ your role responsibilities. The following guidance
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Outcome 1 Unit 4222/208 1.1 1.1. List the legislation relating to general health and safety in social care setting. • The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 • The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992 • Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations ( COSHH) • The Manual Handling Regulations 1992 • The Reporting of Injuries‚ Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulation 1985 (RIDDOR) Unit 4222/208 1.2 1.2. Describe the main point of health
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4222-229 OUTCOME 1 1.Skin is the largest organ of the body covering its surface and it has multiple layers of tissue and guards the underlying muscles‚ bones‚ ligaments and internal organs and The skin protects us from microbes and the elements‚ helps regulate body temperature‚ and permits the sensations of touch‚ heat‚ and cold. Skin has three layers: The epidermis‚ the outermost layer of skin‚ provides a waterproof barrier and creates our skin tone. The dermis‚ beneath the epidermis
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Define the term ‘Duty of Care’ The duty of care is a general legal duty on all individuals and organisations‚ to avoid carelessly causing injury to persons. It requires everything to be done to protect health and safety of others at the workplace. Health and social care organisations have what is called a duty of care towards the people they look after‚ this means that they must do everything they can to keep the people in their care safe from harm. It is not only the care establishment that needs
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[pic] Unit4222-229: Undertake agreed pressure area care Outcome 1: Understand the anatomy and physiology of the skin in relation to pressure area care 1. Pressure ulcers‚ also known as bed sores or pressure sores are injuries of the skin and underlying tissue. They appear when the affected area of skin is under too much pressure. Due to the pressure the blood flow is disrupted‚ the area does not irrigate‚ therefore nutrients and oxygen do not reach the skin cells. The skin then breaks
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Unit 2- Development from conception to age 16 years E1 Language development is when children are able to communicate with others in many ways. It allows the person using the language to be creative and expressive. Babies communicate by using sounds and words. Then as they grow older children start to use things like theirs hands‚ facial expression‚ pictures to communicate. Language allows us to socialise‚ express our needs and feelings. Intellectual development is a large area of development
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Unit 4222-302 Engage in personal development in health‚ social care or children’s and young people’s settings (SHC 32) Assessment Criteria Outcome 1 Understand what is required for competence in own work role The learner can: 1. describe the duties and responsibilities of own work role It is the duty of the carer to provide care in the home of the service user whilst adhering to the rules and regulations set out by their company and by general health and safety regulations. 2. explain expectations
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