1.1 Define person centred practice
Person-centred practice is an approach that prioritises the individual receiving care, putting them at the centre of all decisions and choices relating to their care needs. This means taking into account factors such as their beliefs, abilities, preferences and wishes in order to provide tailored support that empowers them to take control of their own life.
Using a person-centred approach, care workers would communicate effectively with individuals accessing services, involving them in every aspect of decision-making surrounding care provision.
Furthermore, adopting this way of working requires having genuine compassion towards service users. Creating opportunities for self-care management, where applicable, helps create lasting improvements rather
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- 1.2 Analyse how person centred ways of working contribute to continuity of care
- 1.3 Describe the role of safeguarding and protection in person centred practice
- 1.4 Explain the benefits of positive risk taking for individuals accessing services
- 2.1 Describe the role of communication in health and social care
- 2.2 Explain methods of communication used in health and social care
- 2.3 Identify barriers to communication in health and social care
- 2.4 Describe information handling and recording procedures
- 2.5 Explain the principles and practices relating to confidentiality in health and social care
- 3.1 Explain the cause and spread of infection
- 3.2 Explain the importance of preventing and controlling the spread of infection
- 3.3 Explain how to reduce the spread of infection
- 4.1 Describe different working relationships in health and social care settings
- 4.2 Explain the role of an advocate in supporting individuals accessing services
- 4.3 Explain why it is important to work in partnership with others
- 4.4 Evaluate the role of teams in providing a co-ordinated approach to service delivery
- 5.1 Explain the purpose of care planning
- 5.2 Outline roles and responsibilities involved in the care planning process
- 5.3 Describe how to ensure the individual is involved in all stages of care planning and review
- 6.1 Describe common types of medication and their effects, and potential side effects
- 6.2 Explain the different routes of medicine administration
- 6.3 Describe how to administer medication safely and in line with current legislation and guidelines
- 6.4 Explain the records to be completed for the storage, administration and disposal of medication