Supporting Routines

Question 1

Why is it important to support individuals with day to day routines ?

Answer 1

It is important to support individuals with day to routines to ensure that their independence remains

Question 2

3 ways that we can support someone at home who has a physical disability ?

Answer 2

By ensuring that ;
-the person has access to all rooms at home eg no stairs or have a stair lift
-facilities are within reach and not at floor level eg electrical sockets
-if necessary hoists are available in bedrooms and bathrooms

Question 3

3 ways we can support someone in an educational setting who has a physical disability ?

Answer 3

By ensuring that ;
-service users can access classrooms and laboratories eg minimum door width requirements accommodate wheelchair users
-disabled children have access to play and exercise facilities
-the curriculum is adapted to meet their needs eg language used in lessons should respect the dignity of people with disabilities

Question 4

3 ways we can support someone at work who has a physical disability ?

Answer 4

By providing ;
-awareness training for work colleagues
-a support worker to help the person in the workplace
-extra time , if necessary , to complete work tasks

Question 5

3 ways we can support someone in a leisure setting who has a physical disability ?

Answer 5

By providing ;
-Accessible changing facilities
-Suitable signage eg in Braille for people with a visual impairment
-access to adapted seating and spaces for elevated wheelchair viewing

Question 6

What are the 4 main reasons why policies and procedures are in place in work settings ?

Answer 6

Main reasons why policies and procedures are in place in work settings is to ;
-ensure the health and safety of service users and health and social care workers
-support the day to day routines of service users
-enable the needs and preferences of service users to be met
-promote independence among service users

Question 7

7 Daily responsibilities of workers in health and social care settings ?

Answer 7

Responsibilities of workers in health and social care care settings include ;
-following policies and procedures in place in their work setting
-healing and supporting recovery
-assessment and care and support planning , involving service users and their families
-Supporting routines of service users , including daily family life , education , employment and leisure activities
-enabling rehabilitation
-providing personal care including washing , feeding and toileting
-providing equipment and adaptations to support people to be more independent