show that institutionalized residents with dementia found that fifty percent of them had calorie and protein malnutrition. And if a person has protein malnutrition this directly affect the immune system’s ability to fight infection. 3. Outline how other health and emotional conditions may affect the nutritional needs of an individual with dementia. * Swallowing problems‚ Loss of appetite‚ Constipation‚ Overeating‚ under eating and Change in eating habits are some of conditions that affect
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improving the health and quality of life for people with dementia There are many health professionals who provide services that are available to individuals with dementia. Health care services include home care‚ day care and services provided by doctors and nurses. The services available and the way they are organised‚ vary from area to area. Health and social care professionals have a duty to work closely with each other and communicate with each other to provide the best support and care with those
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account qcf health and social care level 2 or 3 unit 2 personal development study aid or guidance notes A Reflective account‚ which addresses the subject of personal development‚ within the role of a social care worker. You could use this learning resource as a guidance/reference aid‚ in producing your own reflective account. This explains understanding of your personal development‚ training‚ and support available within your role. EXAMPLE REFLECTIVE ACCOUNT I have been employed as care worker
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M1- Assess the effects on those using the service of 3 different discriminatory practices in health and social care setting. There are many forms of discrimination for example ageism‚ sexism‚ racism. All of these discriminatory practices can have an effect on people especially those who use health and social care provision. Racism- In a health centre a women wanting to see a specific gender of doctor‚ but there is no doctor there which she wants to see so then maybe this women will not be seen
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Unit 3- supporting children E1- identify FIVE(5) pieces of legislation. There are many different legislations that influence working practices in a setting for children‚ all of which are to ensure that children and kept safe and well at all times. One legislation is Protection Of Children Act 1999‚ this act was put into place to ensure everybody working with children are suitable to do so‚ this can be done by ensuring staff and volunteers have completed a Criminal Records Bureau. (CRB) Another
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Marginalisation‚ means being pushed to the margins of society‚ this means that you are unable to participate in the health and care services that are available. In health and social care no one should be marginalised no matter what their background is circumstances‚ sexual orientation on health status. * Disempowerment means that a group of people are discriminated‚ by the health professions it could be the nurses in the hospital discriminating against the group of people; this also means that
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HSC 024 : Principles of safeguarding and protection in Health and Social Care 1.1 Define the following types of abuse: Physical abuse: is an act of another party involving contact intended to cause feelings of physical pain‚ injury‚ or other physical suffering or bodily harm Sexual abuse: consists of a sexual act that is forced on one person by another. Sexual abuse can occur between two or more people of any age‚ but it particularly affects children‚ as children can never legally
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Unit 2: Health and Social Care Values Task 2B Confidentiality Confidentiality Is vital as it protects a individual from personal information being shared. Trust is really important between the service user and the service provider. It depends on whether the user is confident that the personal information will be kept confidential. An example of confidentiality in a health and social care setting is adhering to the data protection act which means that any data that is related
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Health & Social Care NVQs Legislation England Legislation Information (England) Introduction In this document you will find an overview of some of the Government Policy and legislation which has an impact on workers in health and social care settings. You will be able to identify the legislation that most affects the work you do‚ and will have a broad understanding of the International‚ European and UK Government policy that has an impact upon the way we must work. Plans for genuine partnership
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control of infection. To ensure that their own health and hygiene not pose a risk to service users and colleagues To ensure effective hand washing is carried out when working with service users‚ giving personal care‚ handling/preparing food. To ensure they use protective clothing provided when needed and appropriate. Explain employers’ responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control infection. making sure employees are aware of the health and safety aspects of their work (e.g. posting
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