Unit 2 A2- Flashcards
what is a policy?
a description of actions to take in circumstances
what are the 7 examples of policies?
- health and safety
- anti-bullying
- whistleblowing
- complaint
- equality and diversity
- safeguarding
- medication
what is a procedure?
Steps that need to be taken in a situation eg administering medication rules and guidelines
why is it important to follow policies and procedures?
- Quality care is offered and job security is maintained
- To ensure laws and care values and maintain
what does the board Commission for social care inspection (CSCI) oversee?
Residential homes, nursing and children’s homes
what does board General social care council (GSCC) oversee?
social workers and social work
what does the board National care standards commission (NCSC) oversee?
Quality and safety of care in hospitals, dentists, ambulances, and care homes, and the care given in people’s own homes.
what is the equality act?
what is the data protection act 2018?
what is the mental health act?
what is the children’s act?
what are codes of practice?
Ensures that people in that job role work within laws and also work following the care values
what is the code of practice for social workers?
British association for social workers
what is the code of practice for midwifes and nursing?
United Kingdom central council (UKCC)
what is the definition of prescription medication?
A pharmaceutical drug that legally requires a medical prescription to be dispensed
what are over the counter drugs?
drugs that can be purchased without a prescription
what can prescribe medication?
doctors, pharmacist, physiotherapist, podiatrist, dentist, nurses, radiographer, optometrist, paramedic, nurse practitioner
what is the definition for care planning
A procedure set up to outline and record a course of care treatment or therapy between professional workers and service users and their carers
what do care plans assess?
Physical needs, Mental health needs, Social needs, Personal finances , The type of support you need, How this support will be given, Intellectual needs / educational needs, Current living situations, Jobs, Needs of the carer, Leisure needs, Cultural, religious needs , Accommodation needs, Access needs and transportation, How much money your council will spend on your care
How does a care plan support the service user?
stay as independent as possible, have as much control over your life as possible, do the things you enjoy, know what type of care is right for you, understand your health condition and care needs better
what is the process of care planning?
Person centered, Co-ordinated and carried out by professional or multi-disciplinary team, Governed by The Care Planning Placement and Case Review Regulations 2010
what is the care planning cycle?
multistage cycle used by care practitioners to produce and implement individualized care plans
what are the stages of the care planning cycle?
- referral 2. assessment 3. care planning 4. implementation 4. monitoring 5. review/ evaluation
what are the different types of assessment?
Financial eg meals for wheels (meals for disabled people) or wheelchair friendly transport
Informal carer eg respite (a break from care for a short period of time)
Care programme- people with mental health care needs are assessed and plans reviewed regularly
OT assessment
Risk assessment
Family assessment eg looking the whole family dynamic when looking after disabled children
Young carers – people who are under 18 who provide care for the disabled eg disabled parent