6C’s Flashcards
(12 cards)
What are the 6C’s?
Care
Competence
Compassion
Communication
Courage
Commitment
Example of Care.
You are demonstrating care when working with a patient that has dementia, when you place their needs and best interests at the centre and treat them with dignity.
Example of Compassion.
A mental health nurse supporting a service user with mental health needs shows empathy with what they are doing through and treats them with kindness.
Example of competence.
A social worker, supporting a teenager in care knows what support is suitable for their age and needs, and is able to put this into place.
Example of communication.
A doctor listens and understands if a patient does not consent to treatment.
Example of courage.
A care worker suggests a change to visiting times in a care home because they think it would improve the service user’s experience.
Example of Commitment.
A support worker learns British Sign language so they can better support service users who are deaf.
What is Care?
Service users expect the care to be right for them at all stages of their life. Care should be focused of the service user to promote their health and well - being.
What is compassion?
How the care is given, delivering care with empathy, respect and dignity and developing relationships with service users shows compassion.
What is communication?
Listening is an important part of communication and helps to ensure that service users are part of the decision making processes.
What is courage?
Allows the providers to do the right thing for the service users they care for. They may involve speaking up when they have concerns or observe discrimination.
What is commitment?
Being committed helps to improve care and the experience of the service user. Includes being adaptable and wanting to continuously learn.
