1.1 Each employee’s has a role and responsibility in the prevention and control of infection. they must conduct themselves in a healthy and appropriate manner applying good hygiene in everything they do‚ whether it be ensuring they wear personal protective equipment (PPE)‚ good food hygiene‚ cleaning up after themselves or supporting an individual take medication. 1.2 Employers also have a responsibility to their staff‚ clients and other people who come in to contact with their services. employers
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Understand the legislative framework for the use of medication in social care settings. There are different legislations that govern the use of medication within social care settings: The Medicines Act 1968 The Misuse Of Drugs Act 1971 The Safer Management of Controlled Drugs 2006 The Data Protection Act 1998 Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005 Mental Capacity Act 2005 The Access to Health Records Act
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1.3/1.4 One of your service users has to follow a particular diet due to health issues‚ they are reluctant to follow what is recommended‚ how do you resolve this dilemma‚ what do you do and where do you go for help? Explain the situation to their family‚ and to the manager. They may be able to come to an arrangement that will benefit her health wise and ensure her happiness and comfort so that she does not feel forced to eat/drink. Find middle ground when it comes to meal time‚ like taking their
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“If you build it‚ they will come” not only worked in the movie Field of Dreams but also applies—big time—to Mall of America®. Located in a suburb of Minneapolis‚ Mall of America (www.mallofamerica .com) is the largest completely enclosed retail and family-entertainment complex in the United States. “We’re more than a mall‚ we’re a destination‚” explains Maureen Cahill‚ executive vice president at Mall of America. More than 100‚000 people each day—40 million visitors each year—visit the one-stop complex
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Unit 4222-307 Promote good practice in handling information in health and social care settings. Outcome 1 - Understand requirements for handling information in health and social care settings. 1. Identify legislation and codes of practice that relate to handling information in health and social care. 2. Summarise the main points of legal requirements and codes of practice for handling information in health and social care. I have found 4 legislations that support handling information
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1.1 The difference of a working and personal relationship is boundaries‚ professional codes of conduct‚ employer policies and procedures. In your working relationship you would be friendly but with a different approach than you treat people in your personal life. Be reliable and dependable Do not form inappropriate intimate or personal relationships with individuals Promote individuals’ independence and protect them as far as possible from harm. Do not accept gifts or money from individuals or their
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Unit 4222-207 Implement person centred approaches in health and social care (HSC 026) Outcome 1 Understand person centred approaches for care and support 1) Define person-centred values Treating people as individuals Making sure people have their privacy Making sure people have access to their rights Treating people with dignity and respect Supporting people to be as independent as possible 2) Explain why it is important to work in a way that embeds person centred values
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Dementia is the term used to describe the symptoms that occur when the brain is affected (damaged) by certain diseases and conditions (e.g. a stroke)‚ including Alzheimer’s disease. As this is a progressive disease‚ symptoms can be slowed down‚ but not cured and will always‚ gradually get worse. Regardless of the cause of the dementia‚ as it is the brain cells that are dying‚ some of the person’s abilities and functions of day to day life will progressively become more difficult. There are five
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Unit 4222-201 Introduction to communication in health‚ social care or children’s and young people’s settings 1.1 Identify different reasons why people communicate People communicate for different reasons‚ to portray their feelings‚ emotions‚ pain‚ opinions‚ etc. The communication could be professional (formal)‚ or personal (informal). It is important within a social work environment that information is recorded‚ as it may be called upon for legal reasons. All communications are confidential
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Unit 4222-306 Promote and implement health and safety in health and social care (HSC 037) Outcome 4: Be able to reduce the spread of infection: 1. Explain own role in supporting others to follow practices that reduce the spread of infection: After child immunization‚ hand washing is the single most effective way of preventing the spread of infections‚ including diarrhea bugs‚ colds‚ the flu virus and so called ’superbugs’ such as MRSA and Clostridium Difficile. Hand washing is important
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