1.1 Explain how and why person-centred values must influence all aspects of health and adult care work
Person-centred values are the beliefs, attitudes, and principles that guide health and adult care work. This includes understanding a person’s individual needs, respecting their autonomy, dignity, and rights, as well as building relationships based on trust. Person-centred care means considering each individual in terms of their unique qualities rather than viewing them simply through the lens of illness or impairment.
By ensuring that these values influence all aspects of health and adult care work, professionals can ensure better outcomes for those receiving support or treatment from services such as nursing homes or day centres. The key to person-centred approaches is putting people first, enabling them to remain independent where possible by responding to their own choices with flexibility while providing an environment in which they feel safe and secure within the boundaries set out by policy frameworks such as regulations surrounding safeguarding vulnerable adults. It is important that everyone involved in delivering a service works towards creating an atmosphere where individuals feel listened to, so they can share information about themselves without fear of judgement.
When considering how person-centred values should be applied in practice, professionals must ensure that they remain consistent in all aspects of their work. This includes assessing individual needs, taking into account both physical and mental well-being, as well as social, cultural, and spiritual factors when planning care interventions or support programs. Practitioners must also communicate effectively with the individuals involved to build an understanding between them, which allows for trust to develop through openness and mutual respect. This helps people feel safe within their own environment, allowing them more freedom of choice while remaining secure, knowing that there are boundaries which are respected by everyone around them, ensuring they do not feel overwhelmed or restricted.
It is clear that person-centred values can bring significant benefits for those receiving health and adult care services if consistently implemented across all areas of working practice. This approach empowers individuals with autonomy while providing a supportive atmosphere where their wishes can be met without compromising safety standards.
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1.2 Evaluate the use of care plans in applying person-centred values.
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1.3 Explain how to collate and analyse feedback to support the delivery of person-centred care in line with roles and responsibilities
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3.1 Analyse factors that influence the capacity of an individual to express consent
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3.3 Explain what steps to take if consent cannot be readily established
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4.1 Describe different ways of applying active participation to meet individual needs
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5.4 Describe how to support an individual to question or challenge decisions concerning them that are made by others
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6.1 Explain the links between identity, self-image and self-esteem
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7.1 Compare different uses of risk assessment in care settings
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7.2 Explain how risk taking and risk assessment relate to rights and responsibilities
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7.3 Explain why risk assessments need to be regularly revised
