Dignity and respect

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what is dignity in regards to the residents
Dignity is a resident's right to be treated like a human being. Human dignity means human rights.
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how can you promote a residence dignity
respecting their views, choices, and decisions
not making assumptions about how they want to be supported
working with care and compassion
communicating directly with the resident whenever possible.
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what does respect mean
is to have due regard for someone's feelings, wishes or rights
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how would a residence dignity be compromised
An inconvenience
Just one of a group of people with the same needs
Someone who has the service ‘done’ to them
Someone who has their rights to privacy overlooked
Troublesome or ‘awkward’
Someone who doesn’t have a say
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how can you show dignity and respect
mindful of feeling
having a respectful attitude
courtesy
self worth
tolerance
consideration
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how can you avoid breaching a resident's human rights
Treat everyone fairly
Act in a way that is respectful
Make sure you think about every resident as having equal rights and apply this in your home
Act with integrity
Consider every resident's need for dignity
Are accountable for your own behaviour
Take tim
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what factors threaten a residents dignity
Abuse
Discrimination, for example, ageism, homophobia, racism
Any violation of human rights
Carers' negative attitudes
Disrespected privacy
Mismanagement of pain
Being ignored
Being given a lack of choices
A carer's misuse of power
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how can you work to respect the resident
respectful
ensure they have a choice in care planning
show the residents you support them
practice - how can you embed dignity and respect
equality
choice - how much choice do residents have
task
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what are the 7 core principles to supporting dignity
1 - Value the uniqueness of every individual
2 - Uphold the responsibility to shape care and support services around each individual
3 - Value communicating with individuals in ways that are meaningful to them
4 -Recognise and respect how an individual’s
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what are the 7 core principles to supporting dignity (2)
6 - Value workplace cultures that actively promote the dignity of everybody
7 - Recognise the need to challenge care that may reduce the dignity of the individual
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Ways to maximise a resident's independence on an everyday basis include:
Giving choices, if possible, about who will provide their personal care needs
Supporting the resident to identify their own strengths and support networks
Letting the resident choose what they want to wear and feel comfortable in
Allowing the resident to
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how can you maximise a residents independence
leisure activities
physical activities
being productive
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Person-centred planning works on the principle that:
Everyone has the right to plan their own lives
Everyone has the right to be at the centre of any planning
Everyone has the right to be part of their community
Everyone has the right to live in a way they feel is right for them
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the values which support person-centred care include the recognition and promotion of
individuality
independence
privacy
Partnership
choice
dignity
respect
rights
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what does good communication mean
Speaking to people respectfully
Listening to what residents have to say
Acknowledging that everyone has the right to be heard
Recognising that being understood contributes to feelings of self-worth
Communicating effectively to maintain dignity and respect
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respecting their views, choices, and decisions
not making assumptions about how they want to be supported
working with care and compassion
communicating directly with the resident whenever possible.

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