key aspects of legislation and guidelines relevant to the prevention and control of infection in a health or social care setting there are many items of legistlation and guidelines which are used in health and social care in order to protect and safeguard the health and well being of all of those who work and are treated in the health and social care sector. These items of legislations work by preventing the spread and threat of infection through the use of hygienic and clean practices. Legislation
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Suria Pretorius Personal development (PD1) Student no: 21033900 Word count: 1 524 Submission date: 29 April 2013 Team: Khoro Contents 1. 2. Introduction: ......................................................................................................................................... 2 Self-awareness and reflection............................................................................................................... 2 2.1 Key learning event .............................
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Nvq 2 unit 56 1.1 A care plan involves identification of the s/u’s interests‚ preference’s‚ and abilities; and any issues‚ concerns‚ problems‚ or needs affecting the s/u’s involvement/ engagement in activities. In addition to the activities component of the comprehensive care plan‚ information can also be found on a separate activity sheet. Activity goals related to the comprehensive care plan should be based on measurable objectives and focused on desired outcomes‚ e.g. engagement in an activity
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value: 10 9 Values and planning in social care This unit looks at how social care services need to acknowledge the uniqueness of each individual‚ and plan and deliver support services in a holistic way to ensure that all the individual’s needs are met. By completing a range of activities you will develop an understanding of the diverse nature of the people who are receiving care and some of the ethical issues that can arise in health and social care settings. This will involve recognising the rights
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Understand how to handle information in social care settings In order to demonstrate an understanding of how to handle information‚ we must first define exactly what we mean by that term. Information‚ or data‚ about an individual covers any known and accessible records where an individual may be identified through the use of said data‚ including‚ but not limited to‚ their name‚ medical conditions‚ date of birth‚ medications‚ details of care requirements and religious preferences. These are the
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PWCS 31 Principles of communication in Adult Social Care Settings Identify four different reasons why people communicate. Explain how effective communication can affect relationships in an adult social care setting between: Colleagues and other professionals: Individuals using the service and their carers Using the table below‚ identify three ways of finding out the communication and language needs of an individual. For each method‚ describe how effective
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Unit 8: understand health and safety in the social care sector Outcome 1 A list of the key legislation relating to health and safety in a social care setting- · Health and Safety at work Act 1974 · Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulation 1999 · Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulation 1981 include amendment on 2009 · The Electricity at Work regulations 1989 · Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 · Reporting
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1 Understanding the implications of duty of care. 1.1: Define the term ”Duty of Care”. The definition of “duty of care” is a legal obligation and a requirement to work in a way that offers the best interest of a child‚ young person‚ or in my case vulnerable adult‚ in a way which will not be detrimental to the health‚ safety and wellbeing of that person. 1.2: Describe how the duty of care affects own work role. Carrying out my “duty of care” in accordance with my Role‚ Responsibility and Competence
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Unit 4222-305 Promote person centred approaches in health and social care (HSC 036) Level: 3 Credit value: 6 UAN: Y/601/8145 Unit aim This unit is aimed at those working in a wide range of settings. It provides the learner with the knowledge and skills required to implement and promote person centred approaches. Learning outcomes There are seven learning outcomes to this unit. The learner will: 1. Understand the application of person centred approaches in health and social care 2. Be able
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Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care Services Unit: 654 Manage disciplinary processes in health and social care or children and young people’s settings. 1. Understand how to manage disciplinary processes in relation to health and social care or children and young people’s settings 1.1 Explain how legislation‚ organisational policies and procedures relate to disciplinary processes. Disciplinary rules and procedures provide guidance to employees on the standards and conduct expected of
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