In this section I will demonstrate: the implications of duty of care. understanding the support available for addressing dilemmas that may arise. the knowledge to respond to complaints. The implications of duty of care. A duty of care is a legal obligation imposed on an individual requiring that they adhere to a standard of reasonable care while performing any acts that could foreseeable harm others. A definition from Wikipedia Examples how we do this in my setting.Within our
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Famie Eve Sena D1: Evaluate the potential long-term effects of these two types of abuse on the health and well-being of adults. Abuse and neglect/ Physical abuse Abuse and neglect are a major source of stress and can have long-term effects on the health and well-being of older adults. The stress of abuse may trigger chest pain or angina‚ and may be a factor in other serious heart problems. High blood pressure‚ breathing problems‚ stomach problems (ulcers)‚ and panic attacks are common
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interested of the president no longer has the support of the other people in the same position around them and they develop a scheme of mutual support and help each other out if necessary. There are a variety of different types of advocacy. These are: Citizen advocacy – this is a one tone partnership between two people. The citizen advocate is a volunteer who usually forms a long term relationship with their partners and then they take an personal interest in their partner and ensure their partners
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1.1 Person centered practice is providing care and needs which centers on the client. Its a way of caring for person as an individual and putting them and their families at the heart of all decisions. They are recognized as individuals with their own personality‚ likes and dislikes who has individual beliefs and preferences. Person centered practice put value to the independence‚ privacy‚ partnership‚ choice‚ dignity‚ respect and rights of the client 1.2 There are several different approaches or
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A reflective account (II) During my role as health care assistant in the care home setting where I work I spent a considerable amount of time on a one to one basis as a key worker with a particular resident. For the purpose of this reflective account the resident shall be referred to as Mrs S. Mrs S had vascular dementia as her dementia progressed her challenging behaviours increased. Mrs S spent a great deal of her day walking around the care home. On good days this was not an issue. However
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Principles of Health and Social Care Practice Introduction This unit develops understanding of the values and principles that underpin the practice of all those who work in health and social care. The essay 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 first part of this essay will consider
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the special equipment There are range of special mattresses and cushions to relieve pressure on vulnerable parts of body. Most popular are the ones that can be connected to flow of air. Which is automatically regulated to reduce pressure as and when required. Special dressings and bandages can be used to protect and to speed up the healing of pressure sores. Topical preparations such as cream and ointments can speed up healing process and prevent further tissue damage. Antibiotics and antiseptic
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IT 4222-202 Outcome 1: Understand what is required for competence in own work role As I am a care assistant my duties and responsibility in my role are • Making sure I arrive on time for my service user • Assisting out of bed‚ getting washed/ showered dressed and is ready for the day • Preparing service users food whether its breakfast diner tea or super • Administering there medication • Prompting their medication • Making sure they have their fluids I set my standards very high
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Elders are highly respected‚ and children care for their elderly parents. Children are disciplined firmly‚ but parents (even those who are poor) spend a great deal of their income on feeding‚ clothing and educating their children. Men consider it a personal honor and responsibility to care for their family. In Greece‚ when they meet or greet people they shake hands with everyone – men‚ women‚ and even children at a business or social meeting. Shake hands again when leaving. And Good friends are most likely
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Jewel and Esk College 11 Social Care Theory for Practice Assessment 1 Outcome 1 ALISON HERRIOT Values 1) The values that I hold at this point in my life have developed over the years there have been many influences like family‚ friends‚ work‚ and my life experiences have played a part in the development of these values. Values are a guide that I feel I need to have in order for me to continue my life in the right direction and be as happy as it can be. These are some of the values and
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