1.1 Explain employees’ roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention of infection and control of infection: The care worker has a responsibility under The Health and Safety Act 1974 to take care of one’s and own health and safety and others you care or support including their family‚ friends and work colleagues. Always make sure you dispose of waste correctly‚ wash hands before and after everything‚ keep all equipment clean‚ always report potential hazards‚ maintain personal hygiene‚ wear
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style of clothing and the choices that we make in everyday life. Self-Image - what does it mean? Self-image is how you see yourself. This may be how you see yourself or your opinion of who and what you are. It is important as it physically affects your self-esteem and confidence. Self-image includes: What you think you look like How you see your personality What kind of person you think you are What you believe others think of you How much you like yourself or you think others
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four children of Vera and Harold Shipman‚ a lorry[->4] driver.His working class[->5] parents were devout Methodists[->6].Shipman was particularly close to his mother‚ who died of lung cancer[->7] when he was 17.Her death came in a manner similar to what later became Shipman’s own modus operandi[->8]: in the later stages of her disease‚ she had morphine[->9] administered at home by a doctor. Shipman witnessed his mother’s pain subside in spite of her terminal condition‚ up until her death on 21 June
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DEM 313 Equality‚ diversity and inclusion in dementia care practice 1.1 Explain why it is important to recognise and respect an individual’s heritage An individual’s heritage is about his culture‚ history or personal experiences it is important to recognise and respect them because it is what makes him individual and unique. If we know them we provide a person centre care and focus on individual’s choices and preferences‚ he will then feel valued and included. For example Muslim doesn’t eat pork
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of what would become North America was motivated by various reasons‚ including the desire for religious freedom‚ profit‚ or a chance to start over. The colonies were populated by religious groups seeking freedom to practice their religions without interference from England‚ indentured servants‚ debtors seeking a clean slate‚ settlers hoping to find a profit and people who were brought to America involuntarily as slaves from Africa. The establishment of European colonies in North America meant dealing
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Explain the actions to take if an individual alleges that they are being abused Reporting abuse If you are an elder who is being abused‚ neglected‚ or exploited‚ tell at least one person. Tell your senior carer‚ manager‚ registering authority‚ doctor‚ a friend‚ or a family member whom you trust‚ even the police where appropriate. Other people who care and are trustworthy and can help you. How do I report suspected abuse? There are numerous reports of individual abuse recorded by authorities every
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1- Explain what the National Curriculum is and the key stages for Primary school in England. The National Curriculum was established in 1989 to ensure same standards of education across the nation. State Schools in England must teach and cover all subjects according the children’s Key stages‚ which are divided and set out by the National Curriculum
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responsibilities are governed by relevant legislation of the GSCC code of practise for support workers. My workplace policies and procedures are built around these legislations and code of practice‚ which in turns defines my job description. 1.2 Explain expectations about own work role as expressed in relevant standards. I refer to the GSCC code of practise which states: Protect the rights and promote the interests of the service user. Strive to establish and maintain the trust and confidence
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struggle to use a knife and fork as co-ordination becomes difficult. The person may not open their mouths as food approaches and may need reminding to do so. Food may be difficult to chew or swallow or they may not accept assistance with eating. 2. Explain how poor nutrition can make the symptoms of dementia worse and increase the risk of infections and other illness. * Poor nutrition not only worsens the symptoms of dementia‚ but increases the chance of Alzheimer’s sufferer needing hospitalization
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Principles of Infection Prevention and Control Explain employees’ roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection. To ensure that their own health and hygiene not pose a risk to service users and colleagues To ensure effective hand washing is carried out when working with service users‚ giving personal care‚ handling/preparing food. To ensure they use protective clothing provided when needed and appropriate. Explain employers’ responsibilities in relation to the
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