use of these either directly or through referral to other professionals or agencies. Contribute to the implementation of a programme of health care and health promotion that has been designed by a registered practitioner. Recently in the care home I reside in‚ an elderly patient became concerned about her weight gain. As a new patient to the care home she had undergone relevant tests and her weight and height were recorded. Her BMI was calculated at 27 which is above the healthy number of between
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Unit 2 Introduction to Personal Development in Health and Social Care Learner’s Name Questions Answers 1.1 - Describe the duties and responsibilities of own role My duties as a care worker involve giving clients personal care‚ such as assisting with washing‚ dressing‚ toileting requirements including catheter and convene care. Assisting with nutritional requirements such as meal planning/preparation/feeding‚ prompting/administering medication‚ shipping‚ cleaning. It is my responsibility
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Act 1990 E2 Describe the procedures which will keep a child safe for each accident‚ illness or emergency. · Meningitis is a fatal infectious disease. Some of the signs of meningitis are a unexplained redish rash‚ vomiting‚high tempurtue and photophobia(sensitive to light). When in the setting the immediate plan of action would be to firstly reassure the child and isolate the child from the group‚inform the childs parents about the childs condition. The next step would be to seek medical attention
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specified to the players ability to prevent injuries‚ there physical ability may not be on par with the requirements of the session leading to muscle injuries. Drills like shooting and passing are more suitable when preventing injuries as the impact levels are lower than fitness
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Assignment Submission Course:Health and social care level 3 Assignment Number:Six Date Submitted:28/05/2012 Preferred Feedback Method:Post Online 6.1 Analyse the principle factors‚ which can contribute to anorexia. Understanding the causes of eating disorders is further complicated by the fact that actions that are designed to achieve weight loss can actually cause some disturbed eating behaviour. The effects of semi-starvation‚ also called dieting‚ can cause physiological changes that
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The nature vs nurture debate has been around for many centuries which argues about the role for heredity and environment in human development. Theorists in the past have argued that all humans are born with instincts which we have in life although other theorists have argued that the way we have been brought up‚ environment‚ culture around us are influential in what defines our personality traits and characteristics an example of nature vs nurture debate is the gay gene. The nature side of the debate
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In this task‚ I am required to explain the factors that positively influence communication and relate them to a health and social care or early years setting. In order for me to gain the best marks possible‚ it is important for me to do some thorough research‚ which will enable me to put forward some strong points‚ in relation to positive communication. Environmental Factors Environmental factors are all about the way in which we differ from each other. Everyone receives information in their own
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TASK 1 BASICALLY (P1‚ P2 & M1) Extrinsic factors: they are basic forms or approaches whereby the body becomes subjected to injury by external circumstance or causes. These injuries are precipitated or induced by different causes- • Coaching: are introduced into unsuitable and improper coaching direction and information from coaches‚ mentors or trainers. This could be as a result of very bad administration displayed or shown to players. • Incorrect technique: players cause bruises‚ cramps or fractures
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System 600/6427/4 Specification IQ Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care (QCF) Specification Regulation No: 600/6427/4 Page 1 of 47 IQB/0.2/108 | Version 1.0 | 05/09/2012 | Author CZ Quality Management System 600/6427/4 Specification Contents Page Industry Qualifications ......................................................................................................................................................... 3 Introduction ..................
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liability insurance is compulsory and public insurance is suggested. Food Safety Act 1990 - This guarantees that all food is safe to eat. It ensures that foods are being kept at the right temperature and cross contamination is prevented. This impacts a care home majorly. Elderly people rely on carers to provide them with safe food. Therefore carers must confirm that the food they are providing is recognised by the food safety act. They must confirm that they follow all rules and guidelines. Manual Handling
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