1.2 Our place of work should have clear written policies and procedures of health and safety. As practitioners we should oversee all health and safety checks regularly. Indoor and outdoor equipment should be checked before and after use. The environment we are using shoul also be checked. Eg‚ is the glass or gardening tools lying around the garden‚ are their bricks or toys on the floor on which some one could trip. Some checks are required annually by law. Ie We should have a qualified electrician
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Unit 4222-205 Outcome 1 Question 1-Define the following types of abuse: Physical abuse Sexual abuse Emotional/psychological abuse Financial abuse Institutional abuse Self neglect Neglect by others Physical abuse: is when another person uses direct contact onto another person to cause feelings of physical pain or injury. Sexual abuse: Is when an individual gets involved into something or anything sexual which they don’t agree to or something their against but forced into. Emotional/psychological
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Unit 4222-265 Causes and spread of infection Outcome 1 1. identify the differences between bacteria‚ viruses‚ fungi and parasites Bacteria are single cell organisms‚ fungi are multi-cell organisms. Viruses are made up of proteins and nucleic acids‚ they aren’t living whereas the others are. Viruses invade cells. They do not breathe or feed. Parasites are animals or plants that live off other animals or plants. 2. identify common illnesses and infections caused by bacteria‚ viruses‚ fungi and
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principles of infection prevention and control Unit 19 1.1 Explain employee’s role and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection. They have to always be aware of and report changes in the health conditions of the individuals that they support. They also have a responsibility to assist with keeping work areas‚ and equipment clean‚ tidy and free from infection hazards. They are also encouraged to maintain good personal hygiene for themselves as well as their service users
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Unit 4222-245 Understand the context of supporting individuals with learning disabilities Outcome 1 Understand the legislation and policies that support the human rights ind inclusion of individuals with learning disabilities 1.identify legislation and policies that are designed to promote the human rights‚ inclusion‚ equal life chances and citizenship of individuals with learning disabilities One of the main causes of discrimination is the fear and lack of understanding of others because
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Unit 4222-301 Promote communication 1. Understand why effective communication is important in the work setting 2.1 People communicate to let other people know their needs and wishes. They also need to tell others if they are in pain and how they are feeling‚ and to put their anxieties at ease. It is important in my role that I communicate constantly with my client to understand how she is feeling daily and to let her other carers know her needs and if her needs change at any time. I also
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UNIT 342 – SUPPORT POSITIVE RISK TAKING FOR INDIVIDUALS. We all take risks every day as part of normal lives‚ we drive cars‚ cross roads and participate in activities which could cause harm. It is impossible to eliminate risk completely‚ but perceiving where it may be possible and using preventative measures to protect from harm is a factor. Risk taking is usually thought of as a means of danger. Although there may be negative elements‚ it can have positive benefits for the service user in terms
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JOANNE HART (GROVELAND PARK CARE HOME) NVQ2 UNIT 57: SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS TO EAT AND DRINK 1.1: Would the residents what they would like to eat or drink ‚ I would do this by making eye contact so they know they have my 100% focus on them ‚ then I would ask them what they would like and always give them a choice to choose from ‚ EXMAPLE I would say Mrs 0 ‚ what would you like to drink and eat ? and then I would tell them the choices of what meals and drinks
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UNIT 4222-223 SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS TO MEET PERSONAL CARE NEEDS 1.2 Establish the level and type of support an individual needs for personal care To establish the level and type of support an individual needs I would ask the individual how much help they need‚ what they are comfortable with and anything they may be worried about. I would read the risk assessment‚ as it would give me information on my client’s ability to participate and highlight any possible risks. I would promote independence‚ encouraging
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Task A Presentation Ai. Management of Health and Safety at work Regulations 1999. Health and Safety (Display screen equipment Regulations 1992) ameneded 2002. Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (as amended 2002). Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH). Reporting of Injuries‚ Diseases and dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR amended 2008) Health and Safety First Aid Regulations 1981. Aii. Having a Health and Safety Policies and Procedure
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