Part Two Equality and Diversity

Question 1

What is Equality?

Answer 1

Treating people FAIRLY but not the same! Making sure that people are treated fairly in status, rights and opportunities.

Question 2

What is EMAS trying to create with Equality?

Answer 2

EMAS is trying to create a discrimination free society. Where all individuals are treated equally.

Question 3

How would you ensure Equality within you and your patients?

Answer 3

You would need to treat them differently depending on their personal care needs. This is to ensure they have equal opportunities, chances and life status .

Question 4

What is Diversity?

Answer 4

A range of different individuals

Question 5

What is Diversity about?

Answer 5

Recognising individuals differences and embracing them

Question 6

What is Inclusivity?

Answer 6

Inclusivity is making sure everyone within the community is included in all activities and also making sure everyone can get involved despite their personal needs.

Question 7

Which 4 Organisations is inclusivity important to?

Answer 7

NHS Constitution
NHS Equality Framework
CQC
EMAS

Question 8

Which 5 Legislations do EMAS need to abide by?

Answer 8

Health and Safety Act 1974
The Equality Act 2010
NHS constitution
The Public Sector Equality Duty
EDS2

Question 9

What is the EDS2?

Answer 9

The NHS Equality Framework

Question 10

What does the Public Sector Equality Duty highlight EMAS has to do to ensure Equality?

Answer 10

Eliminate Discrimination
Ensure you have good relationships between people who have protected characteristics and those who don’t.
Make sure everyone has Equal Opportunities including those with protected characteristics.

Question 11

What are Human Rights?

Answer 11

They are rights that make sure people are being treated fairly, and ensuring they have been respected, treated fairly, treated with equality, dignity and autonomy.

Question 12

Who are Human Rights important too?

Answer 12

Human Rights are important to people who are at risk of poor treatment and vulnerable people.

Question 13

Where did the Human Rights stem from?

Answer 13

The United Nations 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Question 14

Who was the United Nations 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights incorporated by?

Answer 14

The UK Law

Question 15

What are the 4 key legislations for EMAS?

Answer 15

The Equality Act 2010
The Public Sector Equality Duty
EDS2
The NHS Constitution

Question 16

What does the Equality Act 2010 do?

Answer 16

It protects people from discrimination. It has 9 protected characteristics to help individuals

Question 17

What are the 9 protected characteristics?

Answer 17

Age
Gender reassignment
Sex
Sexual Orientation
Marriage and Civil Partnerships
Pregnancy and Maternity
Race
Religion and beliefs
Disability