A3 - Specific responsibilities of people who work in health and social care settings

Question 1

Define prejudice

Answer 1

fixed ideas about a group that are not based on evidence or reason

Question 2

Protected characteristics

Answer 2

Age
Disability
Sex
Gender reassignment
Sexual orientation
Marriage and Civil partnerships
Pregnancy
Maternity
Religion
Beliefs

Question 3

Define direct discrimination

Answer 3

when someone is treated differently due to a characteristic

Question 4

Define indirect discrimination

Answer 4

when an organisations policies have a worse affect on someone that others

Question 5

How can provision be adapted to be anti discriminatory

Answer 5

Ensure easy access for all
Adapting meals for requirements
Celebrating different festivals
Adapting routines
Awareness of different dress

Question 6

What anti discriminatory responsibilities do staff have

Answer 6

Following policies and procedures
Challenging direct discrimination
Adapting the environment
Providing individualised care

Question 7

Define empowerment

Answer 7

supporting people to take control of their lives by making decisions about their care

Question 8

How professionals can actively support clients with their beliefs and cultures

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Define an advocate

Answer 9

someone who speaks on behalf of someone else

Question 10

Roles of an advocate

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Who may benefit from an advocate

Answer 11

people with LD or communication difficulties
People with MH problems
young people
People with dementia

Question 12

Define risk assessment

Answer 12

a document that identifies hazards and risks and finds ways to minimise them

Question 13

Ways that a setting can promote good hygiene

Answer 13

regular hand washing
Safe waste disposal
Wearing PPE when appropriate
Correct cleaning procedures

Question 14

How should clinical waste be disposed of

Answer 14

in a yellow bag and then sent for incineration

Question 15

Which act deals with serious accidents in a setting

Answer 15

RIDDOR

Question 16

The principles of Data Protection Act 1998

Answer 16

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

Question 17

When can confidentiality be breached

Answer 17

if someone is at risk of harming themself or others
where their is evidence of abuse or neglect

Question 18

What data can be kept on employees

Answer 18

Name, address and DOB
Employment history
Education history
Details of disability
Emergency contact details

Question 19

Professional bodies in England

Answer 19

Nursing and Midwifery council
Royal College of Nursing
General Medical Council
Health and Care Professions Council

Question 20

What do professional bodies not do

Answer 20

observe professionals

Question 21

Revalidation

Answer 21

Ensuring staff complete a certain number of hours of learning relevant to their profession

Transferable CPD from profession to profession