Personal hygiene (NHS) The person you care for may be physically or mentally unable to maintain their own personal hygiene. Keeping clean is essential for good health. Poor hygiene can cause skin complaints‚ unpleasant smells and bacterial or parasitic infections. General hygiene The daily personal hygiene of the person you care for is very important‚ so make sure: • their hands are washed after they’ve used the toilet • their genitals and anal area are washed every day • their
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Unit 4222-265 Causes and spread of infection Outcome 1 1. identify the differences between bacteria‚ viruses‚ fungi and parasites Bacteria are single cell organisms‚ fungi are multi-cell organisms. Viruses are made up of proteins and nucleic acids‚ they aren’t living whereas the others are. Viruses invade cells. They do not breathe or feed. Parasites are animals or plants that live off other animals or plants. 2. identify common illnesses and infections caused by bacteria‚ viruses‚ fungi and
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Unit 4222-205 Outcome 1 Question 1-Define the following types of abuse: Physical abuse Sexual abuse Emotional/psychological abuse Financial abuse Institutional abuse Self neglect Neglect by others Physical abuse: is when another person uses direct contact onto another person to cause feelings of physical pain or injury. Sexual abuse: Is when an individual gets involved into something or anything sexual which they don’t agree to or something their against but forced into. Emotional/psychological
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* Review current legislation with implications for community and public health nursing. Conduct phone calls‚ interviews‚ and Internet research to evaluate the how the bills will affect health care. Determine how the bills would affect the following: * Any community partnerships‚ coalitions‚ or planning groups * The health needs of vulnerable populations within the community Many elderly and disable patients have difficulty with the cost of their medications as well as managing
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UNIT 4222-225 PROVIDE AGREED SUPPORT FOR FOOT CARE OUTCOME 1 1. Effects of common Medical Conditions of Foot and Toenails In-growing toenails – An ingrown toenail develops when the side of the toenail grow into the surrounding skin. The nail curls and pierces the skin which becomes red‚ swollen and tender‚ the big toe is the most likely to be effected. The medical term for an ingrown toenail is onychocryptosis. Athletes Foot – is common fungal infection of the foot‚ it causes an
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1.1 Explain employees’ roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection You have a responsibility to take care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions such as the people you support‚ their family‚ friends and your work colleagues. The health and safety at work act 1974 requires workers to: Take reasonable care their own safety and that of others Cooperate with the employer in respect of health and safety matters Not intentionally
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Unit 11 Out come 1 • Describe what is meant by a positive environment Environment is the surrounding of a central point; it can be split in to three basic categories biological‚ physical and social. The environment of my care setting for example is made up biological aspects i.e. my self‚ my children‚ my husband‚ our pet hamsters and the out door plants and trees in the garden‚ also the children that attend my care setting. The physical aspects are the toys‚ furniture door wall‚ large
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Outcome 1 – Understand that each individual’s experience of dementia is unique 1.3: Describe how the experience of dementia may be different for individuals who are: Dealing with a learning disability: Dementia generally affects people with learning disabilities in similar ways to people without a learning disability‚ but there are some important differences. People with a learning disability are at greater risk of developing dementia at a younger age - particularly
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Learning Agreement / Individual Training Plan / Personal Training Plan? ✔ ✔ ✔ a. A detailed outline of your agreed learning programme b. A review of your targets and progress c. A summary of your achievements 3. Confirm which qualification and level you are working towards: nvq 3 4. What are your responsibilities whilst on the programme? ✔ ✔ ✔ a. To attend planned meetings with your Vocational Learning Advisor b. To complete work set in line with agreed timescales c. To identify opportunities
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Unit 4222-258 Introductory awareness of sensory loss (SSMU 2.1) Outcome 1 1. There are many different facts that can have a impact on people with sensory loss. Communication and awareness play big roles in the impact. They may find it difficult to feed themselves‚ dressing and mobility. Hobbies and interests can have negative impact on their lives. They may also feel scared and alone due to this. There can be positive factors that can help out the person such as increased help‚ aids for support
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