As a support worker‚ several key principles‚ laws‚ and policies act as a guide in my line of duty in safeguarding every individual when care services have been offered or engaged in any form. These are: The Care Act 2014 (UK): The prevention of harm‚ neglect‚ and abuse is monitored by local governing authorities. They make sure negligence is prevented by organisations offering care services to any individual. Care standards and plans are in the best interest of the service user‚ with their wishes
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of children ( Victoria Climie and Jessica Chapman) Children Act 1989 Safety of child has been protected since 1989 when the Children act came into the practice. Children Act allocates responsibilities to parents‚ local authorities (in my case it will be Northamptonshire County Council)‚ courts and other agencies in UK to ensure that child is safeguarded and welfare is promoted and in this respect to provide reports. Local authority has a duty to support families and children‚ children in needs.
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As a teaching assistant it is really important to follow health and safety procedures at all times. Our responsibilities in terms of health and safety hold a very important role as we are always direct in contact with the classrooms and playgrounds therefore we should always ensure that there are no hazards left being unattended and unreported. Our role includes routine walk around checks where we ensure items are stored safely in cupboards after using them and the floor is kept clear at all times
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Poverty and Health-care in the Federal System The Constitution of the United States has two foundational organizational principles that one of them is federalism. Federalism was an unquestionable intellectual concern of the framers and ratifiers of the Constitution. Federalism is defined as the division of the power between a central government and several regional governments. The sharing of the power between the federal government and the state governments is consequential part of the United
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Term Definition How It Is Used in Health Care Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act HIPAA was established in 1996 by Congress to protect patient information and how it is used. This act gives patients more control over how their information is used and gives them access to their own medical records (MedTerms‚ 2012). HIPAA is a huge part of health care. All healthcare providers use HIPAA regulations. It basically dictates how health information will be used by healthcare
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Personal Responsibility Julie Torbert Gen 200 August 13‚ 2012 Ben McCollum Personal Responsibility Personal responsibility includes taking accountability for one’s actions‚ responsibilities‚ and goals that will improve performance and relationships in one’s life. Personal responsibility means that one is responsible for his or her actions and any consequences they may cause. People are solely responsible
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Health literacy is the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain‚ process‚ and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions. Low health literacy has a negative impact on a patients health status and use of the health care system. Patients with low health literacy levels cannot make decisions regarding their health care or follow instructions on medications and health maintenance behaviors. This can affect health care in a variety of
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for their patients. Likewise‚ health care providers have the right to expect reasonable and responsible behavior on the part of our patients‚ their relatives‚ and friends. This is where the patient’s bill of rights comes into play. The Patient’s Bill of Rights was first adopted by the American Hospital Association (AHA) in 1973 and revised in October 1992. Patient rights were developed with the expectation that it would contribute to more effective patient care. It aids the patients and their
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This essay will be about the importance of keeping the accountability of sensitive items. The US Army values soldiers that are accountable for their actions. The accountability of sensitive items affects the unit in many ways. AR 710-2 and AR 735-5 both cover the Army policy for property accountability. Some sensitive items are your weapon‚ military ID card‚ commo equipment‚ etc. Sensitive items are anything that can be used by opposing forces or the enemy to counter attack‚ weaken forces‚ and gain
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INTEGRATED HEALTH CARE 1. Discuss the American Health Care System. Can we implement it in India? 2. What is DOTS? How will you organize and implement DOTs Programme at a district level? Discuss in detail. 3. Describe the National Health Policy of India. What goals are to be achieved by 2010? 4. Write notes on a. WHO b. UNICEF c. Health problems of Developing Nations. 5. Write notes on a. National Anti Malarial Programme b. National AIDS control programme 1. Discuss
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