Definitions Flashcards
Legislation
a law or set of laws that have been passed by parliament
Policy
a set of guidelines or rules adopted by an organization
Procedure
a way of carrying out tasks within guidelines
Responsibilities
things you are required to do as part of your role
Person centered care
putting an individuals needs first
Inclusion
making sure no one is left out
Non- discriminatory practice
not treating someone unfairly
Barriers
asses’ things that stop a person from using a health and social care service
Adaptations
making changes to make life easier for someone
Aids
equipment and resources that help somebody with everyday tasks
Valuing diversity
celebrating the fact that everyone is different
Risk assessment
checking what is hazardous about a place or event and trying to reduce the risk of the hazards causing harm
Infection prevention
stopping people from becoming ill
Security
means stopping unwanted people from accessing service users and property and not allowing vulnerable service users out
Manual handling
picking things and people up