70971 Level 3 Unit Dem304 Enable Rights

Unit Title:

Enable rights and choices of individuals with dementia whilst minimising risks

Unit sector reference:

DEM 304

Level:

3

Credit value:

4

Guided learning hours:

26

Unit expiry date:

31/01/2015

Unit accreditation number:

A/601/9191

Unit purpose and aim
This unit is about developing the learners’ knowledge, understanding and skill of enabling the rights and choices of the individual with dementia whilst minimising risks.
Learning Outcomes
The learner will:
1.

Understand key legislation and agreed ways of working that support the fulfilment of rights and choices of individuals with dementia while minimising risk of harm Assessment Criteria
The learner can:
1.1

Explain the impact of key legislation that relates to fulfilment of rights and choices and the minimising of risk of harm for an individual with dementia

1.2

Evaluate agreed ways of working that relate to rights and choices of an individual with dementia

1.3

Explain how and when personal information may be shared with carers and others, taking into account legislative frameworks and agreed ways of working Exemplification
Key legislation:
 Human Rights Act 1998
 Mental Capacity Act 2005
 Adults with Incapacity
(Scotland) Act 2000
 Mental Health Act 2007
 The Disability
Discrimination Act 1995
 Safeguarding Vulnerable
Groups Act 2006
 Carers (Equal opportunities) Act 2004
Agreed ways of working:
Include policies and procedures where these exist; they may be less formally documented with microemployers
An individual is someone requiring care or support
Carers and others may be:
 Care worker
 Family
 Advocate
 Colleagues
 Managers
 Social worker

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Assessment Criteria

Exemplification
 Occupational Therapist
 GP
 Speech and Language
Therapist
 Physiotherapist
 Pharmacist
 Nurse
 Specialist nurse
 Psychologist
 Psychiatrist
 Independent Mental
Capacity Advocate
 Independent Mental
Health Advocate
 Advocate
 Dementia care advisor