To evidence my involvement with and performance during the placement at the UK Health Forum (UKHF), I have collected evidence, which satisfies the following 6 learning outcomes, outlined in the placement module (Appendix 1). Throughout my placement I have produced several pieces of writing as well as obtained a few corporate documents to produce the portfolio of evidence. This paper gives an overview of the collected evidence (Appendix 2) as well as provides a rationale for the inclusion of each document in the portfolio under a specific learning outcome. The paper is split into 6 sections, according to learning outcomes. LO A2: Knowledge of the policy environments, organisational structures, and working practices, relevant to Global Health.
For this learning outcome, I have gathered a number of documents to demonstrate how I met this learning outcome. The documents include Cover Letter, UKHF corporate brochure, UKHF Organogram, Healthy Places Flyer as well as a page from my Working Notes. Both Cover Letter and UKHF Corporate Brochure are crucial pieces of evidence since they highlight the policy environment and working practices of the organisation. My cover letter illustrates my knowledge of the work and projects of the organisation, relevant to Global Health. Additionally, the brochure explains the role of the organisation within policy field as well as outlines policy areas the UKHF is engaged in. It also provides an overview of their working practices and
This hazard can cause damage to patient’s goods, furniture and can even cause dampness to their rooms and to the environment. This can even cause patient to be sick of
The assessment process is the back bone to any package of care and it is vital that it is personal and appropriate to the individual concerned. Although studies have found that there is no singular theory or understanding as to what the purpose of assessment is, there are different approaches and forms of assessment carried out in health and social care. These different approaches can sometimes result in different outcomes.
and Scott, J. (2008) BTEC First Health and Social Care, Revised Edition: Student Book, Oxford: Heinemann, 978-0-43550-026-9
A. There are many potential barriers to communication such as language barriers, it can be hard to communicate with someone who does not understand your language or vice versa. Also cultural differences may be a problem as different communication aids such as touching, eye contact, or tone, which may be acceptable in one culture may not be
Langridge E, Bossons L, Boys D, Mitchie V, Roe J (2007) BTEC National Health and Social Care Book 1 Nelson Thornes, ISBN 9780748784042
Inside CVS Health, there are many stakeholders that come into play and are effected by the new change. The employees, customers and clients, suppliers and venders, investors, and local communities, are the stakeholders that are involved with and are close to CVS Health. CVS Health believes that staying close and involving their stakeholders to their CSR strategy, will help them be successful. Having employees that help contribute to the purpose that CVS Health stands for, helps the consumers get on a path to better health, and also contributes to the local communities outside of work. I am going to select ‘employees’ as the stakeholder for this analysis.
The learning outcomes below are to be covered to enable you to achieve the unit.
Stretch B. and Whitehouse M. –Health and Social Care Level 3 Book 1 BTEC National. London: Pearson Education Limited, 2010
Current legislation and policies and changes to personal values can impact on work in health and social care.
1.1 Explain the employees roles and responsibilities’ in relation to the prevention and control of infection
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NU 412 Health Policy Week 2 Discussion Board student response to Catherine Pereira by Kathryn Moultrie
Part 2: By completing this unit, you should now be able to plan for the resources required for personal professional development (Learning Outcome 2)
This essay seeks to discuss the factors that facilitate change in health and social care. This can be achieved by assessing the challenges that the major factors of change bring using the Care Quality Commission of the Quality Care Commission for the Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Trust (RUHB). The second task aims to evaluate contemporary changes being inaugurated in the provision of health and social care services. In addition to this, a strategy and criteria will be devised in order to measure these recent changes including how the impact of these changes can be measured and evaluated.
Task 1 requires you to submit a written piece of work covering all learning outcomes (LO1s, LO2s & LO3s) with a reflective account embedded in the context of work.