Principles in Health & Social Care!
In this part of my assignment I have been asked to explain own role, responsibilities, accountabilities and duties in the context of working with those within and outside the health and social care workplace, I have to evaluate my own contribution to the development and implementation of health and social care organisational policy and to make recommendations to develop my own contributions to meeting good practice requirements.
Stress is defined as the “non specific response of the body to any demand for change”. It was coined by Hans Selye in 1936. A highly subjective phenomenon. There are many signs of having/getting stress; Physical, Psychological, Behavioural and Emotional.
Physical Signs
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According to the Race Relations (NI) Order 1997, discrimination is defined as “the unfair treatment of a person based on prejudice and intolerance. It is attitudes, values and prejudices translated into behaviour”. This is basically defined as there is unfair/unequal treatment of individuals or groups throughout the setting. Prejudice is an opinion or judgement formed without considering the relevant facts or arguments. It is an attitude that is rigidly and irrationally maintained even in the face of strong contradictory evidence or in the persistent absence of supportive evidence. Stereotyping is also involved in discriminating against people. Stereotyping is what happens when we simplify out prejudgements about a certain groups of people and we subsequently see all member of that group as having certain negative traits. According to Fitzduff, 1988, “prejudices and stereotyping are mainly concerned with feelings and attitudes. Feelings are nurtured through our childhood, community and society and are often by the time we reach adulthood”.
Thompsons PCS Model is a theory involved with health and social care settings. This helps health and social care workers to understand how inequalities and discrimination feature in the social circumstances of people and in the interaction between service users and health and staff. It has three levels to help health and social care workers. They are Personal (P), Cultural (C) and Society (S). The 3 levels are closely
In this assignment I will be discussing how my own personal value base impacts on Social Care Values and goals of my agency. I will also discuss how I have looked at anti-discriminatory practice, what values are involved and how I promote this in my own workplace. I will be identifying legislation and how this influences my practice as a worker.
The definition of stress according to the Oxford dictionary is “A state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.”
All types of discrimination can also lead to negative behaviour and can partly cause aggression or crime; even living in poverty and experiencing discrimination can affect an individual’s behaviour as well. Due to the negligence they may take out their frustration on the care providers or others in the society which would make them in the wrong and after being investigated this may or may not change because of the client’s self-esteem or pressure levels. As well as taking it out on the care providers, they are also able to take it out on health and social care professionals.
Describe how code of practice and legislation promote non-discriminatory practice in health and social care.
In a health and social care setting, health professionals need to evaluate care values and take them into consideration. These care values are based on the way services users should be treated as, for example, services users are expected to be treated fairly and not be discriminated against. The care workers in sectors share a set of care values which follow and set principles based on.
I am going to write about the discriminatory practices in a care setting and the effects they have on individuals using the service. People can be discriminated against in a number of different ways which can be described as telling people apart, and seeing the differences instead of the person’s individualism.
In unit 2 I will be introducing the topic of equality, diversity and rights in health and social care. I will also be discussing the meanings and 7 main benefits of them. Equality diversity and rights are all important to each and every individual, each person has different characteristics, personality and individuality but quality, diversity and rights is what undifferentiates each and every individual showing that everyone matters and no one should be victimised, discriminated or treated differently because of their needs , culture, race, sexuality, gender, religion, age, education, language or background. There are different regulations regarding equality, diversity and rights they are not also important or helpful of victims but also for the victimiser. Each individual has a right to their own opinion, beliefs and thoughts but to an extent. Rights are linked to both diversity and equality because each individual has a right to be equal and a right to be different and to be themselves or who they want to be. Rights also help to recognise when individuals are being treated fairly/unfairly, diversity supports individuals in any particular needs they might has as individuals which will make them feel valued and respected and will feel they are being treated with dignity these will help each individual feel more positive, confident and comfortable about themselves. Equality embraces that each individual is treated equal no matter their differences which is one of the most important aspects especially in
As a provider of care and support you will need to ensure that you understand the legal framework regarding equality, diversity, discrimination and rights and be able to relate this to your everyday role. Discrimination could take the form of stereotyping, making assumptions, patronising, humiliating and disrespecting people, taking some people less seriously. These are some of the things you can do to make sure
In this report I will be explaining how equality, diversity and rights are promoted in a health and social care settings. This report will be based in a residential care home. I will explain the principles of the care value base within the care settings. There are many different procedures that are taken place within the care home to provide good care for the residents.
Many strategies are used within the work place to protect vulnerable people. Health and social care settings have to always promote equality and diversity and to respect service users rights. One way in which this is done is by always putting the patient/service user at the heart of the service provision. This means that the patients' individual needs will be met and achieved for example; a personal eating plan to a specific individual. Putting the service user at the centre of the provision generally makes a happier and healthier patient in all areas
My work placement is within the Organisation of Sense Scotland working in a respite care facility supporting adults with a variety of complex needs. Our service offers a warm welcoming environment to each individual who stays here and we strive to provide a service that meets their needs, our service is a chance for individuals requiring care and support to get away from it all and whatever the choices are of the individuals in our care staff will put a plan in place to meet their needs, it is important that anyone requiring our support feels that they are valued and respected at all times regardless of their disability, race, age, gender
One of the most influential legislations is The Health and Social Care Act 2008 this is to ensure that outcome based practiced is followed. Some examples are care and protection of vulnerable adults, safeguarding and respect and dignity. These outcomes are also covered in Meadows Sands policies and procedures and are governed and enforced by the CQC (Care Quality Commission) the purpose of these is to ensure all residents, families and staff are regardless of age, colour, creed or sexuality should be treated in the same way. This should promote equal opportunities and encourage all to take an active role and responsibility in their own lives and care needs. This gives them a positive outlook on having achievable goals to make changes.
What is Stress? Stress is not a new phenomenon; it has been experienced throughout history. Stress is a biological response to some stimulus. Fear, panic, anger, tragedy, and even something as simple as being competitive can
First, stress is defined as an unpleasant state of emotional and physiological arousal that people experience in situations that they perceive as dangerous or threatening to their well being (Patel, 14). Stress is a universal feeling to everyone but the word stress means different things to
So what is stress? Stress is a normal physical response that happens when you feel threatened or upset. When you feel that you are in danger whether it is real or imaged. Your body has a response when stress occurs and it is a way of actually protecting you. Many times, stress helps people stay more focussed and energetic.