Abuse There are lots of different types of abuse which could occur in many health and social care work places. The department of health state the definition of abuse is that it is a violation of a person’s human and civil rights by any other person or people. There have been media reports which indicate that abuse is a big issue occurring in care places such as homes which include people with disabilities. Examples of care homes which have been in the media are Long care Stoke Place‚ Winterbourne View
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EFFECTIVELY As a health and social care support worker I must take responsibility for how I communicate with and on behalf of individuals. To this end‚ I will communicate in an open‚ accurate and straightforward way. I need to learn and make arrangements to meet the specific communication requirements or preferences of individuals in my care and key people. I am required to gain valid consent before beginning any treatment or care‚ remembering at all times to
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Hazardous waste and its proper disposal have become a major sociological problem today due to its capability of contaminating the area in which we live and its potential to be lethal to all living things. In order for the United States and the rest of the world to save itself from a potentially life threatening problem they must fix the causes which lead to the improper disposal of hazardous wastes and like materials. Some reasons that hazardous waste has become a problem in the United States today
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1.1 Identify different types of equipment and their uses. There is a wide range of office equipment that can be used to help in the work place. For example in a small office you could have – Equipment Its uses Computer The computer can be used on a daily basic to write emails‚ letters‚ complete research on the internet and to design leaflets or flyers. Telephone The telephone will be used to communicate with people internal and external. It can be used to information people of changes
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Health Care Setting In hospitals‚ clinics‚ and other healthcare settings‚ health educators often work one-on-one with patients and their families. They teach patients about their diagnoses and about necessary treatments or procedures. They also teach the patient about lifestyle changes that are necessary to manage the disease or to assist with recovery. Health educators direct people to outside resources‚ such as support groups and home health agencies and create activities and incentives to encourage
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Roles and responsibilities relating to Health and Safety in the work Setting 1.1 What legislation relates to Health and Safety in your work setting? The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. Other key pieces of legislation that sit alongside and support the Health and Safety at Work Act are: • The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992. • The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (known as COSHH). • The Manual Handling Regulations 1992 . • The Reporting
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Assignment 301 Principles of communication in adult social care settings Assignment composition Assignment overview In this assignment‚ you will complete tasks to demonstrate your knowledge of the importance of effective communication in adult social care settings‚ and ways to overcome barriers to meet individual needs‚ wishes and preferences in communication. You will also address the principles and practices relating to confidentiality
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My day in life as a care assistant at Netherton green nursing home. 7.00 am The handover report. I arrive at work at quarter seven to every shift. I do this has it gives me another time to get changed into my uniform. When the nurses and all of the carers are on duty‚ we all gather in the office for the handover report from the night nurse. A handover report must be given to the carers and nurses at the start of every shift from the nurse change‚ because there may have been some changes. For
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Developing Effective Communication in Health and Social Care settings Communication is very important in any health and social setting because doctors‚ nurses‚ carers and teachers need to communicate with patients and service users as professionally and as effective as possible. This helps to give the service user the highest quality of care. CONTEXTS TO COMMUNICATION One-to-one Communication When conversing with an individual one-to-one‚ it is important to be relaxed‚ polite and try to create
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CU1572 Support use of medication in social care settings 1. Understand the legislative framework for the use of medication in social care settings 1.1 Identify legislation that governs the use of medication in social care settings The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (and later amendments) The Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) Regulations 1973 (and later amendments) The Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)‚ COSHH The Mental Capacity Act (2005) The Access to health records Act (1990)‚ The Data Protection
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