unit 2 Flashcards
what is whistle blowing
the policy that protects people or staff that report abusive behaviour
what is the health & saftey policy
it is
- emergency procedures
- ensuring safe use of machinary
- risk assesments
- first aid kit
- accident book
what is the medication policy
-ensures medication is stored safely
- correct disposal of unwanted medication
- correct use of controlled drugs
aim is to ensure staff are aware on how to administor medication
what is the death of resident policy
policy made to ensure death of residents is dealt with respectfully and to ensure the service users wishes are respected. religion,culture
what are the 6 stages of the care plan cycle
1) asses clients needs
2) plan and agree most appropiate care
3) implement care plan
4) monitor how well the plan works
5) review and evaluate plan
6) ammend the plan as nesacary
what is personal care
assisting induviduals with
dressing,grooming,bathing,eating etc
diseases caused due to bad hygiene
bails- red lumpy rash
celulitus-red painful area of skin caused by bacteria getting in deep layers of skin
impetigo-skin infection sores in hands and face
athletes foot- fungal infection itchy
what is permiel care
washing genetal and rectal area
when providing personal care a worker should
- always wash hands
- hand gel
- wear gloves
- change gloves
what is empowerment
supporting people so they are able to take control of there own lives
- personal centered care
- induvidualised care
- anti discrimanatory practise
what is personal centered care
when a service users is at the center of the care and support they are recieving this care plan should be centered around one person
- very empowering
what are the benefits of personal centered care
- improves health outcomes
- improves care quality
- improves paticent expierences
- enhances staff satisfaction
what is indavidualised care
- active support this means service users fully involved in their care
- they need consent before carrying out any procedures
what is anti discrimanatory practise
ensures induviduals needs are met regardless of their belifs empowering beacuse -diverse foods -dress customes -welcome signs in diffrent languages
what is the human rights act
- if an induviduals information is leaked they can take legal action
- induviduals information only be disclosed with that paticents consent