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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Unit 4222 – 303 promote quality and inclusion in Health‚ social care or children’s and young people’s settings. Outcome 1 Explain what is meant by: * Diversity * Equality * Inclusion 1. Diversity can be defined as differences in gender‚ ethnicity‚ age‚ values‚ lifestyle‚ sexual orientation‚ appearance‚ education ‚ religion ‚ disabilities‚ marital status and economic status. Equality Equality and Diversity is a term used to define and champion equality‚ diversity
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Unit 4222-301 Promote communication in health‚ social care or children’s and young people’s settings Outcome 1 Understand why effective communication is important in the work setting 1.1 Identify the different reasons people communicate People communicate to: Make‚ develop‚ build and maintain relationships Express feelings‚ wishes‚ needs and preferences Express and share thoughts and ideas Give and receive support Express‚ share‚ give and gain information Obtain and share information Gain reassurance
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Unit 4222-303 Promote equality and inclusion in health‚ social care or children’s and young people’s settings Outcome 1 Understand the importance of diversity‚ equality and inclusion 1. Explain what is meant by Diversity‚ Equality and Inclusion Equality Equality is the term for treating people fairly and offering the same chances‚ it’s not all about treating everyone in the same way‚ but recognising everyone is different‚ and they all have very different needs‚ but making sure they are met
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Unit 4222-306 Promote and implement health and safety in health and social care (HSC 037) Outcome 1 : Understand own responsibilities‚ and the responsibilities of others‚ relating to health and safety 1. identify legislation relating to health and safety in a health or social care work setting The settings in which we are likely to provide support are generally covered by the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 ( HASAWA ). This Act is like the overall "umbrella" that has been updated and supplemented
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UNIT 4222-302 Engage in personal development in health‚ social care or children’s and young people’s settings OUTCOME 1 Understand what is required for competence in own work role 1. Describe the duties and responsibilities of own work role To assist service user or individual in the care home with everyday tasks such as washing‚ toileting‚ dressing‚ eating‚ drinking. To assist with mobility and disability. To help in the promotion of mental and physical activity through talking and reading
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Unit 205 Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care Outcome 1 1&2) Physical abuse is typically described as the use of physical force against another person that may in turn cause injury‚ pain or impairment. This type of abuse could be perform with or without an object. possible signs of physical abuse may include the following; bruising other marks on the skin nervous behaviour depression unexplainable weight loss Sexual abuse is the forced and undesired sexual behaviour
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Professional Practice in Children and Young People’s Social care (SCMP) 4222-392 1:2 We as child care professionals have a duty of care to our children we therefore must provide the best care possible. To do do so we must adhere to all relevant update legislation . In my current work setting this includes working to the National Minimum Standards. These are a list of basic standards of care registered providers should provide and aim to exceed when delivering a service or care. The National Minimum
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