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what is a policy?

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a description of actions to take in circumstances

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what are the 7 examples of policies?

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  1. health and safety
  2. anti-bullying
  3. whistleblowing
  4. complaint
  5. equality and diversity
  6. safeguarding
  7. medication
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what is a procedure?

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Steps that need to be taken in a situation eg administering medication rules and guidelines

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why is it important to follow policies and procedures?

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  1. Quality care is offered and job security is maintained
  2. To ensure laws and care values and maintain
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what does the board Commission for social care inspection (CSCI) oversee?

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Residential homes, nursing and children’s homes

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what does board General social care council (GSCC) oversee?

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social workers and social work

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what does the board National care standards commission (NCSC) oversee?

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Quality and safety of care in hospitals, dentists, ambulances, and care homes, and the care given in people’s own homes.

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what is the equality act?

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what is the data protection act 2018?

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what is the mental health act?

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what is the children’s act?

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what are codes of practice?

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Ensures that people in that job role work within laws and also work following the care values

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what is the code of practice for social workers?

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British association for social workers

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what is the code of practice for midwifes and nursing?

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United Kingdom central council (UKCC)

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what is the definition of prescription medication?

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A pharmaceutical drug that legally requires a medical prescription to be dispensed

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what are over the counter drugs?

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drugs that can be purchased without a prescription

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what can prescribe medication?

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doctors, pharmacist, physiotherapist, podiatrist, dentist, nurses, radiographer, optometrist, paramedic, nurse practitioner

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what is the definition for care planning

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A procedure set up to outline and record a course of care treatment or therapy between professional workers and service users and their carers

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what do care plans assess?

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Physical needs, Mental health needs, Social needs, Personal finances , The type of support you need, How this support will be given, Intellectual needs / educational needs, Current living situations, Jobs, Needs of the carer, Leisure needs, Cultural, religious needs , Accommodation needs, Access needs and transportation, How much money your council will spend on your care

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How does a care plan support the service user?

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stay as independent as possible, have as much control over your life as possible, do the things you enjoy, know what type of care is right for you, understand your health condition and care needs better

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what is the process of care planning?

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Person centered, Co-ordinated and carried out by professional or multi-disciplinary team, Governed by The Care Planning Placement and Case Review Regulations 2010

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what is the care planning cycle?

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multistage cycle used by care practitioners to produce and implement individualized care plans

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what are the stages of the care planning cycle?

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  1. referral 2. assessment 3. care planning 4. implementation 4. monitoring 5. review/ evaluation
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what are the different types of assessment?

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Financial eg meals for wheels (meals for disabled people) or wheelchair friendly transport

Informal carer eg respite (a break from care for a short period of time)

Care programme- people with mental health care needs are assessed and plans reviewed regularly

OT assessment

Risk assessment

Family assessment eg looking the whole family dynamic when looking after disabled children

Young carers – people who are under 18 who provide care for the disabled eg disabled parent

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what is a policy?
A detailed description of a course of action or an approach in a set of circumstances
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what are examples of policies?
Health and safety Anti-bullying Equality and diversity Medication Safeguarding Complaints Whistleblowing
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what is a procedure?
The steps to be taken in a situation eg administering medication rules or when something in the policy happens, they are instructions as to whom to go to
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what are examples of procedures?
Reporting an accident Informing the police A formal complaint
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what is the Human Rights Act 1998 made up of ?
Sex Discrimination Act 1975 Disability Discrimination Act 1995 Race Relations Act 1976 The Children Act 1989 Mental Health Act 1983
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what is the equality act made up of?
Sex Discrimination Act 1975 Disability Discrimination Act 1995 Race Relations Act 1976 The Children Act 1989 Mental Health Act 1983 Data protection Act 1998 Health and Safety Act 1974
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who are the regulations are created by?
General Social Care Council (GSCC), The National Cyber Security Centre (The NCSC) and The Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI)
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how do regulation bodies work?
Nurses and other similar professions must register with the bodies above to keep their jobs They must work a certain number of hours each year to keep their skills up to date Each professional body then creates code of practice which ensure professionals follow the laws and care values
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Why is it important to follow policies and procedures?
To keep service user’s data and privacy protected To follow polices put in place to work better To keep your job To prevent huge injustices and abuse People's rights are protected Service users receive high quality of care
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Who is protected by code of practice?
Every employee within an organisation as well as the service users who need to use the organisation eg NHS employees such as nurses and receptionist as well as people using the services
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What is the purpose of a policy?
A policy is used so that employees are aware of what is expected of them to do in a certain scenario based on their title and all employees are clear on a safe way of doing so.
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What is the purpose of regulating bodies?
They enforce policies and create policies based on the country the professionals are practicing in.
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Why does a whistle blowing policy exist?
Employees can talk about policies not being followed by their managers and practices ignored or injustices in their place of work without worrying about their job security. They can also help the patients who are being mistreated by speaking up anonymously.
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What does personal care involve?
A range of services put in place to support an individual with personal hygiene and toileting, along with dressing and maintaining your personal appearance
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Why might a service user need help?
Elderly, people recovering from surgery, cognitive issues but physically able, stroke, paralysis, osteoporosis
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How can you support people who are ill?
This may include personal hygiene – bathing, showering, hair washing, shaving, oral hygiene, and nail care. continence management – toileting, catheter/stoma care, skin care, incontinence laundry and bed changing, general cleaning
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What support is available for individuals who require lifestyle changes to improve health outcome?
Self help support groups Counselling to support behavioural changes Hypnotherapy it mindfulness practices
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What is rehabilitation?
An assessment would take place and a specific programme put together to meet their physical and psychological needs, within a specialist rehabilitation unit or their own home. Conducted by Allied health professionals eg occupational therapists
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Why may someone need rehabilitation plan?
Following an accident, injury or serious illness a person may need time to recover because they have reduced mobility or limited movement or a speech difficulty, for example.
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What are some charity that help elderly people?
Age uk
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What charity helps people with mental health problems?
Mind and young minds
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What charity helps the blind?
Royal institute of blind
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What does charity can help people with Alzheimer’s disease?
Alzheimer’s society
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What charity does offer services for preventing child abuse?
NSPCC
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How are charities funded?
Through the government or donations
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What is psychotherapy?
Also know as talk therapy which aims to help people change behaviours thoughts and emotions that cause problems or distress
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What are complementary therapies?
Treatments which do not lie within mainstream medical care . They include acupuncture, chiropractic, osteopathy, homeopathy and herbal medicines. People may use use complimentary therapies alongside mainstream medicines
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What are conventional medical treatments?
A system where medical doctors and health care professionals eg nurses treat symptoms and diseases using drugs, radiation or surgury
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What is acupuncture?
A treatment derived from ancient Chinese medicine. Fine needles are inserted at certain sites in the body for therapeutic or preventative purposes
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What are chiropractic services?
A treatment where a chiropractor uses their hands to help relive problems with bones, muscles and joints
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What is osteopathy?
A way of detecting treating and preventing health problems by moving, stretching and massaging a person’s muscles and joint. Based on the principle that the well-being of an individual depends on their bones, muscles, ligaments and connectives tissues functioning smoothly together
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What is homeopathy?
An alternative medicine that treats both acute and chronic conditions that is gentle and natural healing system that works with the body to relieve symptoms
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What are herbal medicines?
Medicines with active ingredients made from plant parts such as leaves, roots or flowers.
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What is halal foods?
Foods that that are permitted to eat under Islamic Laws
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What is Kosher foods?
Foods the conform to the Jewish dietary regulations of Kashrut (dietary law)
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What is gluten free food?
Gluten a protein found in wheat barley and rye and is present in any food or drink made from grains. People who have celiac disease, wheat allergy and autoimmune disease

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