Unit 3 Flashcards
What is legislation
Law or set of laws that have been passed by parliament
What is policy
A set of guidelines or rules adopted by an organisation
What is a procedure
A way of carrying out tasks within guidelines
What are responsibilities
Things that you are required to do as part of your role
What is person Centred
Putting the individuals needs first
What is inclusion
Making sure nobody is left out
What is non discriminatory practice
Not treating somebody unfairly
What are barriers
Things that stop a person from using a HSC service
What are adaptations
Making changes to make life easier for somebody
What are aids
Equipment and resources that help somebody with everyday tasks
What does valuing diversity mean
Celebrating the fact everyone is different
What is a risk assessment
Checking what is hazardous about a place or event and trying to reduce the risk of those hazards causing harm
What does infection prevention mean
Stopping people from becoming ill
What does security mean
Stopping unwanted people from accessing service users and property and not allowing vulnerable service users out
What does Manual handling mean
Picking things and people up
What is an accident
An unexpected event that causes damage, injury, or harm