Learning Aim B Flashcards
(29 cards)
Ways in which H&SC services are provided
Statutory sector
Private sector
Voluntary sector
Statutory sector
Public sector Free sector Owned by government Paid by tax E.g: NHS, GP practices and adult/children's services.
Private Sector
Paid by service users who can afford it Limited number of people can access it Aim to make a profit Specialised care E.g: Bupa, Nuffield Health, residential care-Boots Pharmacy
Voluntary Sector
Rely on donations
Not all staff are paid for the work they do
E.g: McMillan Cancer
Mixed economy of care
Healthcare provided by a combination of public, private and voluntary.
Breast Cancer
Statutory: NHS- GP Specialist cancer services (surgery scans) Treatment Private: Short term residential care Specialist treatment Private care agencies Voluntary: Cancer research MacMillan Marie-Curie (hospice care)
Elderly people- Dementia
Statutory: NHS-GP
Private: Residential care
Voluntary: Dementia friends
Positives of the private sector
High quality care/treatment Provides more reliable choice Better facilities Less pressure on the NHS Shorter waiting times
Negatives of the private sector
Main aim focused on profit
Expensive- limited to those who can afford it
Certain amounts in certain areas
Creates inequalities
Similarities of all 3 sectors
Aim to offer high quality care
All apply care value base
All get training
Same external inspections
Differences of all 3 sectors
Statutory:- Financially limited
Private: Aims to make a profit
Voluntary: Rely on donations
Private: Not everyone can access this type of care
GP Practice
Definition: A medical doctor who treats acute and chronic illnesses and provide preventive care and health education to patients.
Examples:
Provide high quality additional services
Mental illnesses
Identifying illnesses to patients
Description of role of organisation: Provides continuous medical care for patients in the community and refers patients to hospital clinics for further assessment or treatment with specialist people.
PIES needs which are met in H&SC settings
Hospital Physical: Observations Transporting patients Treatment Intellectual: Policies and procedures Training Confidentiality Sadfeguarding Spotting signs and symptoms Emotional: Holistic needs Dealing with deaths Social: Talking to patients about their care Dealing with distressed faimiles General health/welbeing: Physical needs
PIES needs which are met in H&SC settings
Hospital
Physical: Observations Transporting patients Treatment Intellectual: Policies and procedures Training Confidentiality Safeguarding Spotting signs and symptoms Emotional: Holistic needs Dealing with deaths Social: Talking to patients about their care Dealing with distressed families General health/well being: Physical needs+ hygiene
Day care Unit
Physical: Exercise Change of environment Intellectual: Policies and procedures Training Confidentiality Safeguarding Helping children learn and develop Emotional: Taking into account the different needs of a service user Social: Ensuring everyone is integrated Communicating differently General health/well being: Helping those to learn and develop.
Hospice (Palliative) Care
Physical: Medication distributed Treatment Intellectual: Policies and procedures Training Confidentiality Safeguarding Spotting signs and symptoms Holistic needs Emotional: Dealing with deaths Social: Talking to patients about their care Empower service users General health/well being: Support and advise service users.
Residential care
Physical: Able to lift elderly Shift patterns Physical strain Intellectual: Policies and procedures Training Confidentiality Safeguarding Ensuring the environment is safe Holistic needs are met Emotional: Managing with difficult service users Calm and willing to assist Make service users feel at home Social: Find them a hobby to interact with other service users Make them feel comortable Empower service users General health/well being: Find them a hobby to interact with other service users
Residential care
Physical: Able to lift elderly Shift patterns Physical strain Intellectual: Policies and procedures Training Confidentiality Safeguarding Ensuring the environment is safe Holistic needs are met Emotional: Managing with difficult service users Calm and willing to assist Make service users feel at home Social: Find them a hobby to interact with other service users Make them feel comfortable Empower service users General health/well being: Find them a hobby to interact with other service users
Domiciliary care (In the home)
Physical: Home adaptions Exercise Changes in position Physical strain Resources bought directly to them Intellectual: Policies and procedures Training Confidentiality Safeguarding Ensuring the environment is safe and respecting their home Respect their best interests Holistic needs are met Emotional: Managing with difficult service users Calm and willing to assist Make service users feel at home Social: Find them a hobby to interact Make them feel comfortable Empower service users Involve them in their care Set them milestones General health/well being: Ensure they can learn to do things themselves
The workplace (When referring to professionals)
Physical: Hygiene needs Shift patterns Manual handling needs Uniform Intellectual: Policies and procedures Training Emotional: Managing stress Confidentiality Being aware of staff's personal life Emotional counselling and support Social: Communicating effectivey Teamwork Not getting distracted General health/well being: Hygiene/ confidentiality
Barriers
Referral- Waiting times
Assessment
Eligibility Criteria- Checklist
Case study of Sheena
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Case study of Sheena
(Look over at notes) Specific needs Individual preferences Social needs Financial needs Cultural needs
Organisations that regulate and inspect H&SC services
CQC
NICE
PHE
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