Unit 4222-249 Principles of supporting an individual to maintain personal hygiene (LD 206) Understand the importance of good personal hygiene 1.1 Explain why personal hygiene is important It is important to have good personal hygiene because people feel better if they are clean and of good appearance. If a person feels good about themselves they will enjoy life more. It lifts their self-esteem and self-respect. If good personal hygiene practices are followed then there is less chance of infections
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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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Unit 4222-237 Dementia awareness (DEM 201) 1.1 Dementia is a loss of brain function. If affects memory‚ thinking‚ language‚ judgement and behaviour. Dementia is progressive‚ so the symptoms will gradually get worse. In a later stage of dementia people will find it hard to carry out daily tasks and will come dependant on other people. 1.2 The key functions of the brain that is affected by dementia are: · The Frontal lobe; which is to do with behaviour‚ the person’s personality‚ interpretation
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1.1 Explain employees’ roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection You have a responsibility to take care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions such as the people you support‚ their family‚ friends and your work colleagues. The health and safety at work act 1974 requires workers to: Take reasonable care their own safety and that of others Cooperate with the employer in respect of health and safety matters Not intentionally
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Outcome 1 Understand the legislative framework for the use of medication in social care settings The learner can: 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 Act (1998) plus equality legislation
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Unit 4222-324 – Support individuals with specific communication needs. Kate Wilson Outcome 1 – understand specific communication needs and factors affecting them. 1.1 – Explain the importance of meeting an individual’s communication needs? Individuals that have communication problems need help and support to enable them to express themselves in the way they want‚ it’s important that you find out the best way for the individual to communicate for example it may be through sign language or writing
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UNIT 4222-225 PROVIDE AGREED SUPPORT FOR FOOT CARE OUTCOME 1 1. Effects of common Medical Conditions of Foot and Toenails In-growing toenails – An ingrown toenail develops when the side of the toenail grow into the surrounding skin. The nail curls and pierces the skin which becomes red‚ swollen and tender‚ the big toe is the most likely to be effected. The medical term for an ingrown toenail is onychocryptosis. Athletes Foot – is common fungal infection of the foot‚ it causes an
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Rhian Jones Unit 4222-317 Provide support for individuals within a shared lives arrangement Outcome 1. Understand how to establish the needs‚ background‚ experiences‚ wishes‚ preferences and choices of an individual 1. Explain the importance of getting to know the individual It is important to get to know the individual to ensure the individuals needs are met and to put together a person centred plan. It is important to involve the individual when writing care plans and development plans
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Unit 4222-258 Introductory awareness of sensory loss (SSMU 2.1) Outcome 1 1. There are many different facts that can have a impact on people with sensory loss. Communication and awareness play big roles in the impact. They may find it difficult to feed themselves‚ dressing and mobility. Hobbies and interests can have negative impact on their lives. They may also feel scared and alone due to this. There can be positive factors that can help out the person such as increased help‚ aids for support
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Personal hygiene (NHS) The person you care for may be physically or mentally unable to maintain their own personal hygiene. Keeping clean is essential for good health. Poor hygiene can cause skin complaints‚ unpleasant smells and bacterial or parasitic infections. General hygiene The daily personal hygiene of the person you care for is very important‚ so make sure: • their hands are washed after they’ve used the toilet • their genitals and anal area are washed every day • their
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