3 – Unit 4 – Working in Health and Social Care

1.1 Define person centred practice

Person-centred practice is a method to care service provision that puts the individual at the centre of their care plan, considering their unique needs, beliefs, preferences and abilities. According to The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), person-centred practice involves recognising individuals as authorities in managing their health and social well-being while valuing their opinions regarding any changes or interventions required by providing timely information on available services.

Also, it focuses on empowering them through informed decision-making processes towards choices that support living life how they want; balancing rights with risk enables personal responsibility over one’s well-being while receiving adequate support from relevant professionals such as occupational therapists or other care providers (Rothwell et al., 2017).

Personalised plans are created by promoting self-determination aligned with respect for each individual’s dignity through open communication channels between parties involved, including clinical goals and equally prioritising emotional and psychological aspects (Northouse & Frankenstein, 2016).

Other answers in the full document:

• 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