LAA and LAB Flashcards
Identify two responsibilities of an OT (2 marks)
-advising on specialist equipment
-enabling rehabilitation
-being aware of medical conditions and how to overcome them
-assisting people with return to work
Identify two responsibilities of a nurse (2marks)
-observing patients
-giving medication
-preparing patients for surgery
-planning discharge from hospital
Describe the role of a social worker (4marks)
-preparing and reviewing case files
-making difficult decisions regarding care
-ensuring continuity of care
-liasing with other agencies e.g police
Explain the importance of a care manager (4marks)
-ensuring quality of care
-supervising work of carers
-ensuring legislation and policy is updated
-maintaining records
Identify two policies within the workplace that a midwife would have to follow (2 marks)
-safeguarding
-confidentiality
-manual handling
-infection control
-whistleblowing
List the 5 stages of the care management process (5 marks)
- assessment
- care plan
- implement
- monitor
- review
Explain why it is important that all staff have up to date training regarding policies and procedures (6 marks)
- ensures safety of patients and staff
-the needs and interests of service users are upheld
-all decisions made are in line with current legislation
-best practice is being implemented
-they are more protected if something goes wrong
Discuss the importance of effectively implementing the care management process in health and social care (8 marks)
-an appropriate care plan ensures needs are being met
-holistic approach (care is more personalised)
-regular review and monitoring ensures that health and well-being is improving
-the service user will feel part of their care (empowerment)
Identify the care value base (5 marks)
-empowerment
-accountability
-information management (confidentiality)
-ensuring safety (safeguarding)
-anti discrimination
Explain what is meant by the term empowerment (4 marks)
-giving an individual choice and control over their care
-should be given the right information and support to live as independently as possible
-can be implemented by promoting dignity and enabling service users to express their needs and preferences
Explain how dignity can be maintained in a hospital setting (4 marks)
-dignity can be maintained by ensuring privacy
- for example using the curtain around the bed or closing the door when the service user is in the bathroom
-dignity can be maintained by providing incontinence pads to ensure there is no embarrassment when toileting
Discuss ways that settings promote ant-discrimination of vulnerable individuals (8 marks)
-Equality Act 2010 should be implemented in all health and social care settings, ensuring people aren’t being discriminated against for the race, gender, religion etc.
-this is done by accessible signage, access to buildings for wheelchair users, longer appointment times for those with disabilities, leaflets in many languages
-for those who are vulnerable, providing an advocate so that their best interests are represented
Identify the difference between multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working (2 marks)
Multi-disciplinary: a group of health and social care workers who are members of different disciplines, each providing specific services to the patient
Multi-agency: work across organisations to deliver services to people with multiple needs
Explain why multi-disciplinary working is important in all health and social care settings (6 marks)
-promotes a holistic approach, the needs of the service user more likely to be met
-promotes efficiency and effective communication between the team
-improves the planning of care, each team member will be accountable for a specific aspect of the service user’s care
Discuss ways that members of a primary care team can work together to support a service user with lung cancer (8 marks)
- effective communication, regular meetings to discuss and monitor care plans
- liaise regularly to ensure needs are met e.g. pain management
- difficulties may include cuts in funding preventing partnership working e.g. GP’s don’t have the time or failure to communicate
Identify what a whistleblowing policy is (2 marks)
When a member of staff reports concerns about an incident or another member of staff to their manager.
All settings should have a whistleblowing policy.
Define the term line management (2 marks)
Line management is the process within a setting where managers are responsible for individual members of staff.
They will monitor their performance at work.
Describe two benefits of gaining service user feedback (4 marks)
- service users feel like they can trust the service if they are asked for feedback
- service providers gain an insight into patient experience
- can be used to monitor care through every day feedback
Explain the benefits of external inspection from an agency such as the CQC (6 marks)
- can identify gaps in care and where improvements can be made e.g. staff training
- can promote partnership working e.g. working with an outstanding provider to observe best practice
- a good report can promote the service and the public are more likely to trust it
- providers can have a clear action plan in place
Discuss the importance of regularly monitoring the work of professionals in health and social care settings (8 marks)
- ensures staff have the right skills and training to be working in the setting
- promotes motivation, ensures staff are completing CPD and are being held accountable for their practice
- sets high standards for working practice
- ensures service users are being cared for by fully qualified and trained professionals
Identify two examples of voluntary services that can support elderly people (2marks)
- Age UK
-Dementia Friends
Define what is meant by a statutory organisation (2 marks)
A statutory organisation is a service provided free at the point of use, funded by general taxation and controlled by the government
Explain the difference between private and a voluntary organisation (6 marks)
Private: service provided by business aiming to make a profit, these services cost money (residential care homes)
Voluntary: Non-profit making, usually charities supported by the public and the government (Marie Curie)
Explain two benefits of the voluntary sector (4 marks)
- a good understanding of local needs
- provide specialist services
Discuss how the statutory sector has supported the ageing population in the UK (8 marks)
- Care Act in place to protect adults who are vulnerable
- Care is free for those who need it
- Local councils can fund care home places in special circumstances
- Adult social care is extremely underfunded often having to rely on informal carers (family)
- Huge demand means long waiting times and bed blocking
Define the term eligibility criteria (2 marks)
Factors used to determine if a person is entitled to care e.g. personal care at home or additional benefits
Describe how cultural barriers can be minimised (4 marks)
- translator or translating app
- leaflets in a range of languages to be provided
- providing a same sex health care professional e.g. for Muslim women
Explain the impact that a financial barrier could have on a person’s overall health and wellbeing (6 marks)
- poorer health, can’t afford to eat a balanced diet, afford medication or personal hygiene products
- can’t access health and social care services as can’t attend (travel costs)
- can cause depression/anxiety if worrying about the money and the impact on your health
Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of equality legislation that has been implemented to minimise barriers to accessing services (8 marks)
- The Equality Act should promote access to services e.g. disables access
- services should make reasonable adjustments e.g. home visits
- promote anti-discrimination so all people feel comfortable and safe
- not always possible to make adjustments to buildings
- cases of indirect discrimination
- stigma and stereotyping surrounding protected characteristics
Identify two charities who would support an individual with learning disabilities (2 marks)
- Mencap
- Mind
Define the term advocacy (2 marks)
An advocate speaks on the behalf of someone else to represent their interests.
They challenge discrimination and explore choices for a person who may be unable to speak for themselves
Explain the importance of allowing service users to complain (4 marks)
- Service users feel listened to and more likely to use the service again if the complaint is dealt with
- You can identify problems or gaps within your service and make plans to change things
Define the role of NICE (2 marks)
To provide guidance and advice for professionals to follow, and develop performance standards to measure professionals against
Define the role of Ofsted (2 marks)
To inspect and monitor all childcare services, to help improve quality of
Describe how the CQC carry out an investigation (4 marks)
- make sure settings are: safe, effective, well-led, caring and responsive
- observe practice and get feedback from service users
- the CQC publish their report publicly and make recommendations for improvements
Discuss the impact an external inspection from Ofsted could have on an early years setting (8 marks)
- can make improvements to service delivery to provide higher quality care to service users and their families
- can identify staff training and CPD needs
- can de-motivate staff if the report is poor, may lose confidence in management and not perform as well
- service users may not want to use the service anymore
Define what a code of practice is (2 marks)
A code of practice is a list of statements that describe the standards of professional conduct and practice required
Explain how managers ensure staff are safeguarded within a setting (4 marks)
- risks assessments are up to date and in place
- staff are trained in safeguarding and keeping themselves safe
- up to date safeguarding policies in line with legislation
- love working policies
Describe why managers should meet National Occupational Standards (4 marks)
- setting an example for their staff
- promoting the importance to other members of staff
- ensuring accountability
Discuss the e importance of hospital staff regularly undertaking professional development activities (8 marks)
- high quality care being offered to service users
- more likely to meet holistic needs
- promotes networking and partnership working to share best practice
- will be up to date in modern technology and equipment
- more likely to feel competent and motivated in their job
