A3 - Specific responsibilities of people who work in health and social care settings Flashcards
Define prejudice
fixed ideas about a group that are not based on evidence or reason
Protected characteristics
Age
Disability
Sex
Gender reassignment
Sexual orientation
Marriage and Civil partnerships
Pregnancy
Maternity
Religion
Beliefs
Define direct discrimination
when someone is treated differently due to a characteristic
Define indirect discrimination
when an organisations policies have a worse affect on someone that others
How can provision be adapted to be anti discriminatory
Ensure easy access for all
Adapting meals for requirements
Celebrating different festivals
Adapting routines
Awareness of different dress
What anti discriminatory responsibilities do staff have
Following policies and procedures
Challenging direct discrimination
Adapting the environment
Providing individualised care
Define empowerment
supporting people to take control of their lives by making decisions about their care
How professionals can actively support clients with their beliefs and cultures
Providing information in different languages
Observing and respecting religious days and festivals
Respecting dress requirements
Providing a range of meals to meet dietary requirements
Making provision for people to follow their religion eg prayer rooms
Define an advocate
someone who speaks on behalf of someone else
Roles of an advocate
to speak for clients in meetings and put forward their views and preferences
Feed information back to clients
Write letters or complete forms with clients
Discuss care preferences
Promote rights
Challenge decisions
Who may benefit from an advocate
people with LD or communication difficulties
People with MH problems
young people
People with dementia
Define risk assessment
a document that identifies hazards and risks and finds ways to minimise them
Ways that a setting can promote good hygiene
regular hand washing
Safe waste disposal
Wearing PPE when appropriate
Correct cleaning procedures
How should clinical waste be disposed of
in a yellow bag and then sent for incineration
Which act deals with serious accidents in a setting
RIDDOR
The principles of Data Protection Act 1998
It should be fair and lawful
Specific for purpose
Up to date
Adequate
Kept for no longer than needed
Kept safe and secure
Not transferred to countries with poor data protection
Taking into account rights
When can confidentiality be breached
if someone is at risk of harming themself or others
where their is evidence of abuse or neglect
What data can be kept on employees
Name, address and DOB
Employment history
Education history
Details of disability
Emergency contact details
Professional bodies in England
Nursing and Midwifery council
Royal College of Nursing
General Medical Council
Health and Care Professions Council
What do professional bodies not do
observe professionals
Revalidation
Ensuring staff complete a certain number of hours of learning relevant to their profession
Transferable CPD from profession to profession
