Unit 308- Understanding Individual Needs Flashcards
What is the difference between a need and a want
Want is something that we desire while a need is something that we cant live without
What is holistic care?
Holistic care is treating someone as a whole, such as respecting them with respect and dignity
Give three examples of barriers to receiving care
Discrimination, Language barrier, Cultural difference
What does cognitive impairment mean?
It is about someones condition of health
Give 2 examples of Cognitive impairment
Alzheimer’s disease, memory loss, trouble understanding, difficulty recognizing people.
What cause cognitive impairments?
- infections, such as a urinary tract infection or pneumonia
- vitamin deficiency
- dehydration
- reactions to medications
Some causes of long-term or permanent cognitive impairment include
- dementia
- stroke
- brain injury
What does ‘advanced care planning’ mean?
it’s about a care plan being arranged for the future for their care and services they need before they lose the mental capacity to make one
How does Maslow Hierarchy of Needs work?
Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs is a triangle laid out in sections, basically you start at the bottom of the triangle and move up once you have achieved the needs in the section, for example the first need you need is food,warmth,roof on your head etc. then move on to the next needs.
What is the purpose of a care plan?
To support the individuals needs,
It is the key that unlocks person centred, coordinated care. It is about working with a care and support partner to think about: what is important to you.
What is the purpose of a care plan?
To support the individuals needs
What is meant by the term ‘care package’?
care package is made after needs have been assessed. It is made up of the types of care an individual needs to meet their needs (physio, occupational therapist, district nurse support etc).
Name two models of care
Social and Medical
Give an example of a physical impairment
Not being able to hear, can see due to eye vision lost
What might be a trigger for a risk assessment to be carried out?
When a persons mental capacity is not stable
When might a care plan be reviewed?
at least once a year
What is meant by person centred care?
Having the individual in need of care is the main focus
What is domiciliary care?
Private agencies- having carers go to individuals house for their care needs
Give two examples of personal care
shaving eating washing brushing teeth bathing and showering- including bed baths
What is the purpose of the care passport?
it’s mostly for the elderly, its about the services of care they will receive written down on a template or certificate. which makes it easier for health care professionals to know what care they will receive.
what is an advocate?
to offer independent support to those who feel they are not being heard, making decisions for someone behalf
The planning cycle
A successful care plan needs to be structured, clear, organised & methodical.
Assessing need-> review-> monitoring-> implementation-> care planning
What does implementation mean in a care plan
This is delivering the planned care & monitoring its affects on the individual.
Any changes in an individual’s needs or condition should be documented in their care plan notes
What is a care pathway?
a way of setting out a process of best practice to be followed in the treatment of a patient or client with a particular condition or with particular needs
what is a support plan?
process which helps people set their own aims, and then secures the support and care that are needed to achieve them. a detailed document about what services will be provided in a plan sheet for the person in need
What is an integrated care package?
It is care that is planned with people who work together to understand the service user and their carer(s), puts them in control and coordinates and delivers services to achieve the best outcomes.
Triggers to getting an initial assessment:
A deterioration in health
New health issues
Individual request for an assessment
Triggers to getting an initial assessment:
A deterioration in health
New health issues
Individual request for an assessment
What are the models of health
Social and Medical
What are the models of health
Social and Medical
What is model of care?
the way health services are delivered, attempts to embrace a persons difference
What is model of care?
the way health services are delivered, attempts to embrace a persons difference
What is Social model of health
The social model of health examines all the factors which contribute to health such as social, cultural, political and the environment. … - embracing
What is Social model of health
The social model of health examines all the factors which contribute to health such as social, cultural, political and the environment. … - embracing
What is Medical model of health
model of health which suggests that disease is detected and identified through a systematic process of observation, description, and differentiation
What is Medical model of health
model of health which suggests that disease is detected and identified through a systematic process of observation, description, and differentiation
How might we maintain dignity and self-esteem for those receiving care?
Empowering people to take control
Offering choices
Explain what we need to do and get consent first
- Ensure privacy for personal care (toileting etc)
- Ask individuals what they need help or - assistance with.
- Don’t assume anything
- Respecting peoples ideas and opinions
How might we maintain dignity and self-esteem for those receiving care?
Empowering people to take control
Offering choices
Explain what we need to do and get consent first
- Ensure privacy for personal care (toileting etc)
- Ask individuals what they need help or - assistance with.
- Don’t assume anything
- Respecting peoples ideas and opinions
What is model of care?
the way health service are delivered, attempts to embrace a persons difference
How do you promote choice?
- asking them
- giving them varietys of choices to pick from
- respecting personal space
- involve them in decision making
- food choices
- personal space
- actively listen to them
- give them processing time
- consent
what are some challenges to meeting needs while also needing to establish consent?
bathing, feeding, giving them medication also think about religions such as Jehovah witness- having extreme rule they need to follow.
How might we mainatin diginity and self- esteem for those receiving care?
- Empowering people to take control
- Offering choices
- Explain what we need to do and get consent first
- Ensure privacy for personal care (toileting etc)
- Ask individuals what they need help or assistance with.
- Don’t assume anything
- Respecting peoples ideas and opinions
What is a code of practice?
Guideline that professionals need to follow
What are the 6c’s?
Care Compassion Competence Compassion Commitment Courage
What are the 6c’s?
Care Compassion Competence Compassion Commitment Courage
How can dignity be promoted in personal care?
dignity can be promoted when supporting people with personal care such as having a bath, Hair care, cleaning teeth, shaving, nail care, how we look and feel.
providing care that supports the self-respect of the person, recognising their capacities and ambitions, and does nothing to undermine it.
