good practise

Question 1

List three organisational policies that would be used by retirement homes to promote good practice

Answer 1

-Anti- discrimination
-Bullying
-First aid
-Confidentiality
-Fire safety

Question 2

Justify why these questions cant be asked
Do you have any disabilities?
How old are you?
Do you have any children?
What religion are you?

Answer 2

Age doesn’t affect ability
Employers don’t have the right to as you
Religion isn’t relevant to job role
May be bias

Question 3

Identify and analyse ways that managers can promote good practice and a care home

Answer 3

Approachable managers
Managers work alongside staff
observe staff practice- ensure that policies are implemented and followed
Monitor attitudes
Person- centre care
good staff relationships

Question 4

Assess the use of regular staff meetings to help apply best practice

Answer 4

Pros- sharing best practice, what did/ didn’t go well, improvements, issues raised and identify where staff training is needed
Cons- Meetings take time, busy schedules, absences

Question 5

Identify 3 appropriate ways of raising a serious concern about poor practice, such as abuse or neglect

Answer 5

Contacting a regulatory body such as Ofsted
Meet with the organisations senior member of staff and explain your concern
talk to your supervisor and discuss the issue

Question 6

Give 2 examples of good practice in a residential care unit?

Answer 6

Staff meetings held regularly

Reflective practice sessions

Needs of residents discussed

MAR shows when medication has been given

Question 7

Give 2 examples of bad practice

Answer 7

Staff not always supported in their role

Gaps in training (not all staff attend training)

Some staff not trained in safeguarding