Health&SocialCare: Unit2- 4.1~ Applying best practice in health, social care or child care environments

Question 1

What are the principles of best practice?

Answer 1

• Beinf non-judgemental: Not making assumptions
• Respecting the views, choices and decisions of individuals who require care and support: Individuals feeling valued and supported
• Anti-discriminatory practice: All service users should be treated fairly
• Valuing diversity: Accepting and respecting differences by seeing everyone as a unique individual
• Using effective communication: Using vocab that is understood and age appropriate
• Following agreed ways of working: Following organisation policies and procedures so care provided is correct and safe
• Training and professional development opportunities for staff: Ensures staff are aware of the correct procedures
• Mentoring, monitofing and performance management of staff: An experienced person shares knowledge and skills with another to help them develop
• Attending staff meetings to discuss issue/practice: Concerns can be shared & issues raised

Question 2

What is the definition of non-judgmental?

Answer 2

Respecting a persons feelings, experience and values, even though they may be different from yours

Question 3

What is the definition of professional development?

Answer 3

The process of improving and increasing the skills and capabilities of staff

Question 4

What is the definition of monitoring?

Answer 4

To measure and check the progress or quality of something over time.

Question 5

What is the definition of perfomance management?

Answer 5

An ongoing process between a care worker and their supervisor involving meetings and observations over time to provide feeback