UNIT 1 H&S

Question 1

WHAT IS EQUALITY

Answer 1

HAVING EQUAL ACCESS TO SERVICES AND TREATING EVERYONE EQUALLY

Question 2

WHAT IS DIVERSITY

Answer 2

recognising that everyone is unique and respecting their differences

Question 3

WHAT RIGHTS DO EVERYONE HAVE ? (6)

Answer 3

protection from harm and abuse
confidentiality
equal and fair treatment
right to life
consultation
choice

Question 4

Give two examples of choice

Answer 4

food options
selection of GP

Question 5

Give two examples of confidentiality

Answer 5

having personal notes kept in a locked filing cabinet
not talking about personal info in earshot of others

Question 6

Give two examples of consultation

Answer 6

what type of care the individual wants if possible
opinions and views should be heard

Question 7

Give two examples of protection of harm and abuse

Answer 7

Fire and evacuation procedures should be in place
Document any concerns and report unusual activity

Question 8

Give two examples of equal and fair treatment

Answer 8

Making the setting accessible eg wheelchair ramps
Should be treated within the law and according to their needs

Question 9

Give two examples of right to life

Answer 9

Not being discriminated against
Getting information about your treatment

Question 10

What is right to life?

Answer 10

An individual’s life is protected by human rights laws and their lives should be valued and respected

Question 11

What is consultation?

Answer 11

they should be asked for their opinions about their treatments and should be informed on what care they will receive

Question 12

What is confidentiality?

Answer 12

private info should only be shared with individuals directly involved with an individual’s care

Question 13

What is choice?

Answer 13

gives individuals control over their lives and increases self esteem as it promotes independence and empowerment

Question 13

What is equal and fair treatment?

Answer 13

individuals working in or using h&s services should be treated within the law and according to their needs

Question 14

What is protection from harm and abuse?

Answer 14

Care settings should have safeguarding procedures in place and follow health and safety legislation?

Question 14

what is legislation?

Answer 14

laws passed by parliament that state the rights of an individual

Question 15

What 3 values do h&s services focus on?

Answer 15

promoting equality and diversity
maintaining confidentiality
promoting indivudual rights and beliefs

Question 16

What is a need to know basis?

Answer 16

info is only shared with those directly involved in the care of an individual

Question 16

what are 2 examples of promoting equality ?

Answer 16

care services being accessible for everyone e.g. wheelchair ramps
staff using non discriminatory language and if it is used it is challenged

Question 16

What are 2 examples of promoting diversity ?

Answer 16

offering choice with menus e.g. vegetarian
care home residents are offered different activities to take part in

Question 17

What are 2 examples of promoting individual rights?

Answer 17

female staff available to meet cultural requirements
consulting an expectant mother if she wants to have a hospital birth or home birth

Question 18

What are 2 examples of promoting beliefs ?

Answer 18

providing a prayer room
religious dietary needs met e.g. menus with option like kosher

Question 19

What are 2 examples of maintaining confidentiality?

Answer 19

need to know basis
info kept in password protected computers

Question 20

What are the 8 values of care in child care services?

Answer 20

Maintaining confidentiality
Working with other professionals
Making the welfare of the child paramount
Ensuring equality of opportunity
Keeping children safe and maintaining a healthy environment
Working in partnership with family
Encouraging children’s learning and development
Anti discriminatory practice