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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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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1 Know how to recognise signs of abuse A Define the following types of abuse and identify the signs and/or symptoms associated with each type of abuse The Department of Health has defined abuse as “Abuse is a violation of an individual’s human and civil rights by any person or persons” (No Secrets 2000). There are many different types of abuse and individual cases of abuse usually involve a different combination of these different types. (i) Physical abuse Refers to hitting‚ slapping‚ scratching
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different forms of communication within my job role. Interpersonal skills are those skills that enable me to interact with another person‚ allowing me to communicate successfully with them. Good communication skills are vital for working in Health & Social Care as they help to: * Develop positive relationships with service users and their family and friends‚ so they can understand and meet their needs. * Develop positive relationships with work colleagues and other professionals. * Share information
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Chapters 2 and 3 Allison D. Foushee Anderson University Abstract This essay further explains the different social philosophies and some examples of what some individuals believe in regards to the health care reform and the changes that have taken place in society. This essay briefly explains the characteristics of each philosophy/theory. Also‚ some human service professionals such as Katherine have been able to experience some of what children and families experience in another country
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KAREN CHAPMAN THE ROLE OF THE HEALTH AND SOCIAL WORKER (UNIT 4222-206) UNDERSTAND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE OUTCOME 1 1. Explain how a working relationship is different from a personal relationship A working relationship is where you are placed with other people and work as part of team where each individual is working following professional codes of conduct‚ towards the achievement of shared aims and objectives. By working to a set of rules and procedures for which
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PROCESS UNIT 1: COMMUNICATING IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ORGANISATIONS CATHERINE CARLIN Contents Introduction 3 1.1 4 1.3 8 1.4 9 2.1 12 Conclusion 14 Introduction In this assignment the writer is going to focus on how communication is important in health and social care settings. In the first section of the assignment the writer will explore in detail what communication is‚ the methods of communication that are used in health and social care settings and a communication theory
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Discrimination in Health and Social Care Discrimination has many meanings and involves numerous different ways people can discriminate against others. Discriminations can be as simple as someone making a judgment against someone else by the way they dress or the way they speak or it can be the people are discriminated because they choose to be different or have a disability‚ different colour of skin or religion. Discrimination is unfair treatment of a person action based on prejudice. There are
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to compare and contrast my own definitions of health and illness compared to the definitions I would provide for a group of low socio-economic people living with a disability. I was told to use the Gibbs Reflective Cycle (1998)‚ for this exercise. I decided to focus on Indigenous Australians living with a disability for an example of a low socio-economic class. Step 2 My first thought on this reflection task was that I the definition of health and illness that I would provide for myself compared
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1. name 3 different laws or legislations 1.Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 ‚ also referred to as HASAW or HSW‚ is the primary piece of legislation covering occupational health and safety in the United Kingdom. The Health and Safety Executive is responsible for enforcing the Act and a number of other Acts and Statutory Instruments relevant to the working environment. 2.Health and Social Care Act 2008 The Health and Social Care Act 2008 established
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