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Describe two other day-to-day duties a care worker could have in their work with a Dementia patient. (4) - ans-Checking the patient's needs are met and their progress is monitored, Providing physical personal care, e.g. bathing/toileting/dressing/feeding to support their self-esteem/physical health, Encouraging them to communicate so they will
participate in activities in the home, Offering choices to support their independence, Providing leisure/creative activities in a safe and supportive setting, Supporting care and support planning, liaising with other health and care professionals/ the family. Explain the responsibilities the care home's management has to make sure their staff are safe. (6) - ans-Robust health and safety policy in place, Someone with official responsibility for health and safety/ safeguarding and protecting individuals from abuse, Regular risk assessment to identify risks and hazards at the care home; actions taken to reduce chances of harm or injury, Provide updated information on health and safety issues, Illness prevention measures, e.g. handwashing facilities, thorough cleaning, Control of harmful substances, Use of protective equipment and infection control, Staff health and safety training provided e.g. restraint training, Reporting and recording, accidents and incidents, Complaints procedures, First-aid facilities provided, Lone worker policy explained, Staff service user ratio maintained, CCTV in place. Discuss the possible advantages and disadvantages of partnership working to manage Bill's changing health conditions. (8) - ans-Advantages : Range of services and specialists available. Different health and social care professionals working together. Joined-up working putting Bill's needs at the centre.
Describe two ways that a residential care home social worker could raise his concerns about his work setting. (4) - ans-Complain to his /other support worker's line manager to register malpractice. Whistleblowing to external agencies quality of care is poor/ dangerous. Report to the police leading to a criminal investigation. Explain how residential care home staff are accountable to professional bodies. (6) - ans-Staff regulated and monitored by professional bodies, e.g. Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC), Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Training and education updates. Ongoing professional development and CPD/ revalidation procedures. Evidence that staff have current and up-to-date understanding of relevant policies and procedures. Set standards of professional practice in their everyday work. Standards of professional conduct set. Formal procedures instigated following raising concerns/ whistleblowing to investigate unprofessional conduct. Following safeguarding regulations.
Discuss issues that could arise from the promotion of Tara's rights and choices. (Tara is 18 with Learning Disabilities and lives in a residential care home). (8) - ans-Applying care values and principles may not always be possible for Tara - conflicting needs of other service users and staff: Equally valid preference of another resident, e.g. choice of music in the sitting room. Right to choice but protecting personal safety, e.g. Tara may want to go out, but her aggression could increase so she is a danger to herself and to others. Tara's right to confidentiality conflicting with safeguarding. Respect for culture and religious values - Tara is a Jehovah Witness. Her right to education, but resources may be in short supply. Tara's learning difficulties could affect her career opportunities. Describe how health and social care professionals should communicate within the team, without compromising a service user's right to confidentiality. (4) - ans- Communicate only with the staff who need to know information about the service user by
signer or interpreter to ensure clear communication. Being supportive and encouraging and treat her with respect. Welcoming and accessible environment created for Melanie. To challenge intentional and unintentional discrimination. Discuss how health and social care staff could empower a service user with a hearing impairment in preparing for their future. (8) - ans-Putting the service user at the centre of service provision and promoting individualised care, e.g. taking in to account their education, training, and future career preparation. Providing information about possible treatments and adaptive aids, e.g. cochlear implant or recent technological advances. Promoting Melanie's right to dignity and independence. Providing active support in line with her beliefs, culture and preferences. Encouraging Melanie to express her needs and preferences. Specific language and additional support, e.g. signing/signer for her hearing and language impairments.
Identify two essential skills you need to become a nurse. (2) - ans-Compassion /empathetic/ caring Communication/listening Skills Competent to carry out procedures, e.g. drug calculation Confident Adaptable/ flexible Able to problem solve Can follow instructions/ good attention to detail Patience Observational Skills Maths Organisational Record keeping/note taking Describe two hospital policies that you should follow as a nurse. (4) - ans- Hospital's medication policy to ensure that correct medication is given /checked. Hospital codes of practice/clinical guidance avoiding risks and hazards. Hospital health and safety policy advises staff re their duties and responsibilities.
Other associated illness or disease / infection prevention and control risks, e.g. MRSA. Poor health / slow recovery / longer hospital stay. Abuse / neglect - poor basic care, e.g. inadequate access to food and water, left in soiled bedding. Discrimination. Poor / ineffective communication / incorrect treatment, lack of service user or family involvement. A culture where complaints, whistleblowing, and feedback is discouraged. Higher morbidity / mortality rates. Health and wellbeing impact on families.
