Several existing problems precipitated the creation of the triage system implemented by Kathryn Angell in an effort to deliver improved medical care. The main problem was a lack of coordination in service delivery. This lack of coordination caused excessive wait times on the order of anywhere from 23 to 40 minutes to see a nurse‚ 40 to 50 minutes to see a doctor‚ and as long as 55 minutes to get a prescription filled. The practice of all nurses being involved initially in seeing all patients caused
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TMA 02 – Learning Contract Possible Learning Topics In regards to possible learning topics‚ I have been trying to decide between two choices; Self and Career Management‚ and Influence and Persuasion. This conflict has arisen for a couple of reasons. Firstly‚ I and P is key in my paid work role‚ and is a key transferable skill that can be applied to a number of situations. However‚ I do believe that S and C Management may be one of the most effective topics to study‚ in relation to both my paid
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Elsie is a woman at the life stage of later adulthood‚ being 68 years old she was involved in an accident leaving her unable to do many of her routine jobs and continue in the same way of living. Physical Elsie has had her hip bone replaced leaving her not able to walk very well‚ living with modifications became hard for her‚ being unable to cook‚ provide stable and sufficient security for herself and clean to the standard which needed was also inconvenient. Supplying our own physical needs
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duty of care in health and social care or childrens and young peoples settings Task A1 Q what is ment by the term duty of care A Health and social care organisations have what is called a duty of care towards the pople in there care. That means that they must do everything within there power to keep the pople in their care safe from harm. It is not only the care establishment that needs to prioritise the safety ‚ welfare and interests of the people it cares for‚ but also the care workers
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Introduction This unit develops understanding of the values and principles that underpin the practice of all those who work in health and social care. Learners will consider theories and policies that underpin health and social care practice and explore formal and informal mechanisms required to promote good practice by individuals in the workforce‚ including strategies that can influence the performance of others. The aims of this assignment are to measure the outcome of students’ learning in
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Certificate L3 Communication. Outcome 1. Understand why effective communication is important in adult social care settings. 1. Use the box on the left to identify people that you communicate with. Use the box on the right to state why you communicate with them. |Parents |To update them on service users weeks/days. | |GP’s |In case
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depression. In rare cases‚ dementia-like symptoms can be caused by vitamin deficiencies or a brain tumour.If an individual is depressed‚ he or she will often lose interest in things that they used to enjoy. Depression commonly interferes with work‚ social and family life. In addition‚ there are many other symptoms‚ such as Continuous low mood or sadness• Feelings of hopelessness and helplessness• Low self-esteem• Tearfulness• Feelings of guilt• Feeling irritable and intolerant of others• Lack of motivation
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psychological changes over time. The Office of National Statistics showed that the aging population and increased prevalence of long-term conditions have a significant impact on health and social care and may require £5 billion additional expenditure by 2018 (ONS 2015). Common conditions of older age receive less investment and lower-quality care than general medical conditions prevalent in mid-life (Steel et al.‚ 2008)As budgets continue to tighten across the NHS and local government‚ it’s vital that we make
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Vocational Training Centre Promote and implement health and safety in health and social care Unit 4222-306 Workbook Candidate Signature Number Date Assessor Signature Number Date Outcome 1 - Understand own responsibilities and the responsibilities of others‚ relating to health and safety *Remember to refer to relevant legislation
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INTRODUCTION TO CASE STUDY OF LAYLA BROWN A nine year old girl‚ named Layla Brown‚ attends Lesterwood Primary School‚ in a small rural town approximately 100 km from the nearest city. Layla is a pleasant child who enjoys spending time with family‚ friends‚ peers and teachers. Unfortunately‚ Layla struggles academically and her challenges include not being able to write legibly‚ she struggles to keep up with her peers‚ she struggles to colour within the lines and misses many milestones at school.
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