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what is the importance of code of conduct
1.it outlines a company’s principles and values
2.provides guidelines of employee behaviour
3.accelerates career growth
4.increases employee morale 5.ensures compliance with the legal system
6.produces a compliant culture.
what are the 5 principles of teamwork
1.Communication
2.Commitment
3.Mutual trust
4.clear roles
5.shared goals
identify 5 positive attitudes that health service professionals should have
respect, patience, caring, friendly,empathetic
who are the patients at risks?(ocular and health)
health: diabetes, hypertension
ocular: macular degenaration(amd), glaucoma
when is duty of care breached
negligence, informed consent, confidentiality violation, failure to refer
what are client rights
choose/refuse treatment
informed consent
confidentiality of information
seek 2nd opinion
seek service information
provide feedback
what is the definition of right to informed consent
it refers to client agreeing to go ahead with the treatment or procedure after they have been given sufficient and accurate information on it. this include the costs, benefits of the procedure, its significant limitations, the risks involved, and any alternatives available
definition of right to seek service information
right to know the details of their illness, medical charges on advance, the purpose and common complications of any treatment procedures or investigations before giving consent to these procedure/treatment, to be told if something has gone wrong during their healthcare, how it happened and how it may affect them, to obtain information concerning their illness or health record details in a form of medical report or summary
what is the importance of respecting client’s rights
- it acknowledges the inherent unequal power in a client-health care worker relationship
- it acknowledges autonomy as a fundamental aspect of human existence
- it ensures a client to be no worries off(physically, emotionally, or otherwise)after treatment than before
what is a team
it is a multidisciplinary team that consist of a group of health or social care workers and professionals who provide a specific service to individuals accessing services.
what is teamwork
it is the collaborative effort of healthcare professionals to achieve a common goal
a good team player would
exchange relevant information within the team
focus on the client and their care when conflict arises
value team input
why do we need effective teamwork
1.improved client safety
2.Improved client’s self reported satisfaction with care
3.improved client care outcomes
define communication
it is a structured process by which information is clearly and accurately exchanged among team members
what does the sources of conflict include
- lack of emotional quotient
- difference in personality traits
- various aspects of the job and work environment
- role ambiguity
- lack of support from manager and colleagues
- poor communication