References: Determining Eligibility for Services. (2008). Retrieved February 13‚ 2011 from SC DDSN http://www.state.sc.us/ddsn/access/access.htm Frank‚ A. (2002). Promising Practices in Home and Community Based Services. Office of Disability‚ Aging and Long-Term Care Policy. Retrieved on February 14‚ 2011 from http://aspe.hhs.gov/daltcp/reports/citarpt. htm#sectionI.3
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My placement is in local residential care home in Ayr. For completion of graded unit project I have selected a client who has a permanent colostomy and an attachment of colostomy bag at the site. A colostomy means a surgical opening into the colon. This project includes three stages called planning‚ development and evaluation of a practical activity where I will change a colostomy bag.This client is of 78 years old lady who has been cared for last six months and was transferred from Ayr General Hospital
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In this case scenario I will be using a fictional character Mrs Thomas to help me encapsulate everything that happens during the admission process of a service user. Covering a wide spectrum of other scenarios during this process and showing how the home would deal and resolve them. Also making sure I put all the correct policies and procedures into place‚ alongside risk assessment‚ Health and Safety aspects and meeting the service user’s needs. A needs assessment will be carried out in order to
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off if I had to go to an appointment. There is also a clear career ladder for those who want to advance. The pace‚ however‚ is a little too slow for me. I needed constant mental stimulation which I never found in long-term care. Outpatient and home care were also options that only worked for a short time. Also‚ physical therapy is a very physically demanding job. I just couldn’t see myself in my 50’s or 60’s still trying to get patients out of bed and teaching them how to walk. Thus‚ I decided
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a residential care home and as much as we try our very best to individualise and personalise care plans‚ bedrooms‚ give freedom of choice wherever possible‚ the home still has barriers to full freedom and because of the shared living space‚ it can be difficult for the residents to have their own space. The decision to come into a residential care setting usually means that the resident needs that extra support and wants the extra company and reassurance that being in a care home gives. Person centred
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Unit 201- Outcome 1 Aspects of Employment - Dismissal‚ redundancy‚ retirement and TUPE - Breaches of contract - Health and Safety - Maternity / Paternity leave - Holidays‚ sickness and compassionate leave - Discrimination and bullying in work place - Removal of barriers for disabled people - Data Protection - Discrimination during recruitment process - Equality within the workplace‚ for example‚ working hours‚ pay‚ benefits - How you are managed in the work place - Entitlement to career development
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Unit 2 – Introduction to personal development in health‚ social care or children’s and young people’s settings 1.1 Describe the duties and responsibilities of own role. Within my own job role there is a wide range of duties and responsibilities. No two days are ever the same so we have to be prepared for anything that may happen. My duties as a care assistant include assisting residents that require assistance with personal care‚ which can include bathing‚ washing and dressing‚ assistance with going
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References: Advancing Excellence in America ’s Nursing Homes. (2013). Retrieved from http://www.nhqualitycampaign.org/ Capitman‚ J.‚ Leutz‚ N.‚ Bishop‚ C.‚ & Casler‚ R. (2013). Report for the National Commission for Quality for Quality Long-Term. Retrieved from http://www.newschool.edu/ltcc/pdf/txBackground03-10-05FINAL
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Sure Your Parents Are Still Standing | Fast Company December 7‚ 2010‚ from http://blog.crossoverhealth.com/2007/05/24/tepr-refining-themessage/ Technology Assessment of the U.S US Census Bureau (2009). Retrieved from: http://www.factfinder.census.gov/home/saff/main.html?_lang=en Vasquez‚ D. (2010‚ July 7). Why social media is such a challenge. Media Life - New Media. prepared for Kinnexxus April 13‚ 2009] Findings from caregiver segmentation and pricing study.
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Demographics on Long-Term Care ES HCS/490 June 25‚ 2012 In the target area of patients requiring long-term care‚ the demographic area is increasing yearly due to the fact that people are now living longer due to medicine and preventative health care measures. These have a major impact on the changing demographics on the healthcare market today. It will further change due to the increasing population thus changing the ever-growing health care field. “Long-term care is when a patient has a
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