Learning Aim A Flashcards
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Nurses
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Types: Child, Adult, Mental health and disability. Skills: Listening and communication Caring Teaching and advising/ councelling Good judgement and management Provide person-centred care- meet individual needs/ subject knowledge Qualities: Care compassion communication competence courage commitment Regulatory body: NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
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Midwives
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Types of care they provide: Antenatal and Postnatal Skills: Excellent communication/listening skills Practice skills Ability to remain calm under pressure Teamwork skills Good time and management skills Qualities: Emotional and mental strength Patience Maturity An understanding and caring attitude Ability to get on with people from different backgrounds Regulatory body: NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
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Doctors
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To become a doctor you have to meet professional standards. Skills: Able to examine patients thoroughly Discuss treatments and plans effectively Able to perform under pressure Good hand-eye co-ordination Think outside the box Qualities: Passion Compassionate Good hygiene Patient Regulatory body: CQC (care quality commission) and BMA (British Medical Association)
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Occupational therapists
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Help those who have difficulty carrying out the practical routines of daily life. Skills: Knowing how to clean/cook Provide good and effective advice Know how to use equipment Adapt to working environment Qualities: Maturing Patient Caring Loving Regulatory body: CQC (Care Quality Commission)
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Healthcare assistant:
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Support older people and their families, children and young people, people with learning disabilities and mental health problems. Skills: Communication and active listening skills Organisation skills Hands on with patients Able to follow instructions Qualities: Caring Kind Cheerful Friendly Regulatory body: CQC (Care Quality Commission)
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Care manager/assistant
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They are carers who provide practical health and support for people who have difficulties with daily activities. Skills: Offering support Communication Being able to bear pressure Teamwork Knowledge Qualities: Able to empathise Nurturung Caring Fast learner Commitment Regulatory body: CQC (Care Quality Commission) and HSE (Health and Safety Executive)
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Support workers
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Link with a healthcare/nursing assistant and supervises them. Skills Mental strength Drivers license Ability to get on with all age groups Computer skills Qualities: Patient Great communicator Emapthy Honesty Caring Regulatory body: CQC (Care Quality Commission)
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Social Worker
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Ensure vulnerable people are safeguarded from harm and provide help and support for them of all ages Skills Active listening skills Tolerance Emotional Intelligence Organsiation Communication Qualities: Empathy Inner strength Caring Regulatory body:
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Youth Workers
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Guide and support young people in their personal, social and educational development to help them reach their full potential. Skiils Strong commitment Flexibility Patient Qualities: Supportive Understanding Ability to work independantly Regulatory body: Local Council Officials
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Policies and procedures that need to be followed
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Confidentiality Safeguarding Code of Conduct Hygiene Race relations act/ Equality act Human Rights
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Routines that are supported on a daily basis
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Updating staff Hospital rounds Hygiene Medication Daily support Pain management Targets
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Equipment/Adaptations that will be priovided
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Appointment times Needles/Medication Dietary requirements/Menus Basic checks/Observations Translator/ interpreter Different birthing suites Medication bowls
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Assessments that will be carried out
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NMC checks
Patient review forms
Change positioning
Observations
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Types of rehabilitation provided
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Assisting patients Change positioning Physiotherapy Working with other agencies Alternative therapy/ art therapy
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Care value basis
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Accountability Safeguarding Confidentiality Empowerment Anti-discrimination
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Accountabilty
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Accepting and ensuring the organisation needs to be safe
