specific responsibilities of people who work in HSC

Question 1

applying care values and principles. how ?

Answer 1

promoting anti-discriminatory practice by implementing codes of practice and policies that identify and challenge discrimination. Adapting the ways health and social care services are provided for different types of service users

Question 2

Empowering individuals. includes ?

Answer 2

-putting the individual at the heat of service provision
-promoting and supporting individuals rights to dignity and independence
-provide active support consistent with beliefs
-supporting individuals who needs health and social care services to express their needs and preferences
-promoting the rights
-dealing with conflict on specific HSC settings

Question 3

ensuring safety - how people work in HSC

Answer 3

-use risk assessments
-safeguarding and protecting individuals from abuse
-illness prevention measures
-control of substances
-reporting and recording accidents and incidents
-complaints procedures
-provision of first-aid facilities

Question 4

information management and communication in HSC

Answer 4

-applying the Data Protection Act 1998
-adhering to legal and workplace requirements specified by the codes of practice
-respect where confidentiality s wanted from patients
-follow appropriate procedures where disclosure is legally required

Question 5

being accountable to professionals bodies

Answer 5

-following codes of professional conduct
-being familiar with applying current codes of practice
-ensuring that revalidation procedures are followed
-following safeguarding regulations
-following procedures for raising concerns / whistleblowing