UNIT 2 SECTION A2
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A2- POLICIES/ PROCEDURES IN HSC
POLICIES- detailed descriptions of the approach, and often specific procedures that should be followed in caring for clients
PROCEDURES- written instructions that outline the expected and required routines that care staff must follow in specific situations- eg reporting accidents/administering medicines
A2- EXAMPLES OF POLICIES
Health and Safety
Equality and Diversity
Medication
Safeguarding
Disclosing and Barring Service
Death of a Resident Procedures
Complaints Policies
A2- HEALING/ RECOVERY FOR THE ILL
The treatment must be tailored to the condition of the service user, and their wider social and personal needs
PRESCRIBING MEDICATION- GPs and doctors traditionally take charge of this role- nurses can undergo additional training- nurse prescriber
SURGERY- for physical disorders, surgery can be a life-changing and essential procedure than can completely change a persons health- eg removal of parts of the body, fix damage to any part of the body-surgery can involve district nurses, physios/OTs, social workers and home care workers
RADIOTHERAPY- high energy treatment involving radiation- radiographers/padiotherapists/radiologists
used to treat cancer and non-cancerous problems eg some blood disorders
A2- HEALING/RECOVERY FOR THE ILL 2
ORGAN TRANSPLANT- 2 types:
ALLOGRAFT- one person to another
AUTOGRAFT- one person to themselves
can dontate kidneys,liver,heart,lungs,pancreas,intestines
a living person can donate a kidney, part of their liver or bone marrow
a non living person can donate any organs mentioned
counselling offered after treatment
A2- SUPPORT FOR LIFESTYLE CHANGES
what might need to be changed?
- diet
- smoking habits
- alcohol intake
- upping our levels of activity/ exercise
how?
- support groups- set up by people who share a common goal- eg Alcoholics Anonymous
- counselling
A2- SUPPORT FROM SPECIALIST AGENCIES
AGE UK- works with old people to "provide support at a national and local level to inspire, enable and support other people"
MIND- aims to ensure that "no one faces a mental health problem alone"
YOUNGMIND- represents mental health issues in adolescents and young adults- linked to CAMHS
ALZHEIMERS SOCIETY- provides information and support for those living with dementia, as well as their families and carers- also funds research and raises awareness of the condition
A2- REHAB/PSYCHOTHERAPY
REHABILITATION- the process of restoring a person to good health following a surgery, an accident or other illness, including addiction
PSYCHOTHERAPY- a type of therapy used to treat emotional and mental health conditions, usually by talking to a trained therapist either one-on-one or in a group
rehabilitation is an important process in ensuring someone returns to health, and gains back indepependence and a fulfilling life.
what professionals can be involved in rehabilitation?
- physios
- OTs
- counsellors
- physchotherapists
A2- COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES
COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES- a wide range of treatments designed to treat the whole person rather than the symptoms of their disease- eg acupuncture
not always a part of mainstream medical treatment and not always provided by the NHS
conventional medical treatment (orthodox) involves the use of drugs/ medication etc and provided by trained professionals
A2- EQUIPMENT TO INCREASE MOBILITY
EQUIPMENT TO INCREASE MOBILITY
WHO?
- people with arthiritis
- broken limbs
- recovering from surgery
- stroke victims
- ageing people
WHAT?
- walking sticks
- wheelchairs
- adapted shopping trolleys
- stairlifts
- adapted cars or other motor vehicles
A2- ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
any tool or strategy used to help people with isabilities complete their studies sucessfully and reach their potential
FOR EXAMPLE:
- adapted computers
- availability of signers or other communicating methods
- wheelchair access
- additional time in examinations for dyslexic students
- enlarged text on specific colours fir those with visual impairments
A2- PROVIDING PERSONAL CARE
PROVIDING PERSONAL CARE (WASHING, TOILETING, FEEDING)
an inability to cope with these needs can lead to a reduced/ negative self esteem
WHAT EQUIPMENT IS THERE AVAILABLE TO ASSIST?
- walk-in baths
- wheelchair friendly showers
- non-slip bathmats
- bath and shower seats
- hand rails
- bath lifts and hoists
- adapted taps bedpans and comodes
- female and male urinals
A2- RELIGIOUS NEEDS/ PREFERENCES
WHAT ABOUT RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL NEEDS/ PREFERENCES?
- muslims and hindus generally prefer to wash in running water rather than baths
- muslims and hindus prefer to use a bidet as opposed to paper after using the toilet
- sikhs and rastafarians dont normally cut their hair
- muslims and hindus almost always prefer to be treated by a member of the same sex
A2- SUPPORTING ROUTINES OF SERVICE USERS
SUPPORTING ROUTINES OF SERVICE USERS IN THE CONTEXT OF THEIR DAY-TO-DAY LIFE, EDUCATION, FAMILY, EMPLOYMENT AND LEISURE ACTIVITIES
HOLISTIC CARE- physical, social, emotional, intellectual
HOW CAN THIS BE DONE?
- be aware of the community in which the family lives
- understand the complexities of their employment
- take into consideration their family circumstances
- financial position
- service users intersts, hobbies, aspiraitons
INFORMAL CARERS- generally unpaid support offred by friends, relatives, neighbours and others with an interest in the person in need. this is given alongside the formal care offered bt professionals
A2- PLANNING SUPPORT
ASSESSMENT AND CARE AND SUPPORT PLANNING, INVOLVING SERVICE USERS AND THEIR FAMILIES
THE CARE CYCLE:
- 1) assess the client's needs
- 2) plan the most appropriate care
- 3) implement this plan
- 4) monitor effectiveness of plan
- 5) review and evaluate effectiveness
- 6) amend plan if necessary
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