I am currently employed by an insurance agency in the long term care industry. We provide home and community based services to Tennesseans who are elderly or disabled. The goal of my program is to provide services to people to assist them to remain in their homes, safely and cost effectively, as long as they possibly can. Because healthcare is ever-changing, it is important that my organization stays on top of current trends and utilizes all method to predict the long direction the company will need
identified to fall within five main categories relating to the mental health field, however, this essay shall take a focus on social workers as the professional context. Social workers within a public and community mental health sector possess a well-established expertise in assisting individuals with mental illness and any associated problems (Australian Association for Social Workers, n.d.). Despite the negative impacts and disruptive nature poor mental health presents to families many are disinclined
individuals, although everyone is at risk of abuse and maltreatment, some groups need more safeguarding than others. Vulnerable groups are at higher risk. A vulnerable adult is described as an individual who is aged 18 or over, who is in need of care and support form care services, who is experiencing, or is at risk of significant abuse or neglect and who is unable to protect themselves against harm or exploitation. There are a number of vulnerable groups within society which are: the frail and elderly, the
Identify legislation and codes of practice that relate to handling information in health and socail care Within the health and social care setting there are numerous peices of legislation and codes of practice designed to protect individuals.These are there to protect from breaches of confidentiality were the information held on that individual is only viewed by staff directly involved in their care. The Data Protection Act 1998 is a piece of legislation which defines the law on processing data
511- Develop professional supervision practice in health and social care or children and young people settings. 1.1- Analyse the principles, scope and purpose of professional supervision. Supervision is practised widely in Health and Social care industry and also mental health professionals. Supervision involves regular meetings, reflection and monitor the performance. There are various principles for example: Morrison (2005)suggests that there should be underpinning beliefs to supervision
Assessment task -201 Understand employment responsibilities and rights in health, social care or children and young peoples settlings. Task 1 – Statutory responsibilities and rights of employees and employers. List the aspects of employment covered by law: The Data Protection Act 1988 – This act covers the rights of an individual. Written, confidentially, retrieval and handling of verbal information. Equality Act 2010-This act has replaced previous anti-discrimination laws with a signal
Unit 520 Recruitment and selection within health and social care or children and young people’s settings Discuss and demonstrate your understanding of employment legislation and practice that has to be adhered to when managing the provision of your service. 1. Recruitment 2. Staff training 3. Contracts The Single biggest piece of legislation that has recently come into force is the equality act 2010, it became law in
and Inclusion in health, social care or children and young people’s settings What is meant by Equality, Inclusion and Diversity? Equality: Equality of opportunity, giving each person opportunities which are equal to others in society regardless of race, gender or disability. Inclusion: A process of identifying, understanding and breaking down barriers to participation and belonging. Diversity: A wide range of characteristics and backgrounds, including social and cultural backgrounds
Promote Communication in Health, Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s Settings – 051 Outcome 1 Identify the different reasons people communicate – Explain 5 different ways of communicating in your setting using 3 written methods of communication and 2 verbal methods. Communication is part of everyday life between people and can be used in many different ways. People communicate to build relationships with one another, but also to maintain those relationships formed. When a relationship
CU2940] Work in Partnership in Health and Social Care or Children and Young People’s Settings [CU2940.1] Understand partnership working 1.1 Identify the features of effective partnership working All the parties involved have some sort of personal stake in the partnership; All the partners are working towards a common aim; The partners have a similar ethos or system of beliefs; The partners work together over a reasonable period of time; There is agreement amongst the partners that a partnership