Principles of communication in adult social care settings.
Principles of communication in adult social care settings. People communicate to show someone how they feel, to share their ideas to tell someone what they need, to ask a question and to socialise with other people. Communication is very important in a care setting because it builds relationships with the carers and the other residents. Communication helps to know how people are feeling, what they want to do and prevents misunderstandings with their care. Working in the care environment you get used to observing people's reactions like the change of pitch when they talk this is important as this could mean they are angry or stressed out. The body language can alter as well; facial expressions or no eye contact can mean they are unhappy or angry with someone. If these changes are recognised then the situation can be dealt with. Each individual has their own way of communicating like using their own mother tongue, their own cultural beliefs. Their own way of communicating because they can't talk or hear properly or their own physical difficulties sometimes their age or gender plays a part. We need to know all about these things so we can respond to a person's needs or wants, whether they are alright or not. Communication methods could be sign language, Braille, finger spelling, tone of voice, body language, pictures or even a translator. Some barriers to communication could be
Discuss the theories of communication.
Unit 1 - Developing Effective Communication P2 Discuss the theories of communication. Theories of communication Argyle's communication cycle "According to Argyle, skilled interpersonal interaction (social skills) involves a cycle in which you have to translate or 'decode' what other people are communicating and constantly adapt your own." (Moonie,N (2010) p18) Argyle's stages of the communication cycle were an idea occurs, message coded, message sent, message received, message decoded, message understood. The first stage is ideas occur this is the process where we think about what we are going to say and who to. The second stage, message coded, is where we think about our idea and plan what to say. The third stage is message sent, this is where we speak or sign what we are saying. The fourth stage is message received; this is where the person you are speaking to has listened to what you have to say. The fifth stage is message decoded; this is where the message can be translated if needed to. The final stage is message understood, this is where the receiver can clarify the meaning or ask any questions. An example of when this is effectively used in a health and social care context is when a service user wants to make a carer a shopping list. Stage one: A service user wants to make a shopping list for their carer. Stage two: The service user decides what she wants on
Unit 1 - An Introduction to Working With Children
Unit 1 - An introduction to working with children D1 + D2 A statutory provision is a provision that is provided by the government because a law has been passed to provide this. A statutory provision for children under the age of 5 years old is a nursery class that is attached to a state school. The purpose of this setting is to care for the children but mostly to introduce them into school life. The setting has the same opening hours as a state school, six hours a day. 9 am - 3 pm. A private provision aims to make a profit. Families will make a payment to attend or use the service/facility. A private provision for children under the age of 5 years old is a day nursery. The purpose of this setting is to provide care for the children while the parents aren't there. It also gives the opportunity for the children to develop their social skills while socialising with each other. Private provisions like a day nursery usually have longer hours than a statutory provision. A statutory provision provided for children aged between 5 - 7 years is a primary school. The purpose of this setting is to educate the children using The National Curriculum. The setting also helps to develop all the child's skills and gives the opportunity to socialise with other of their age. A primary school is open for around six hours a day, usually around 9 am - 3 pm. A
Describe factors which may influence communication and interpersonal interactions
Task 3 - Describe factors which may influence communication and interpersonal interactions with particular reference to health and social care settings Communication and language needs and preferences Health carers communicating with patients who are hearing and visually impaired have effective ways of communicating. People who are hearing impaired use sign language to communicate with each other, however carers who don't use sign language, find that using symbols can make a huge difference when communicating. For example using Widget Literacy Symbols and Pictorial Communication System symbols can help a hearing-impaired person make choices and can increase involvement and confidence. A patient who is partly deaf may be able to read and write so it is useful to carry a notepad to communicate with them. There are two types of Communication passports; they are for people who have communication difficulties. Type 1 communication passport contains information about all aspects of a person's life, this is helpful as it enables the person to make decisions and have their own say. Type 2-communication passport is information on the person's health. This is useful as it keeps an up to date diary on the person's health needs and can be accessed and changed at anytime according to their health status. Types of communication aids are; * charts with pictures, symbols, letters or
care plans
AO2: TASK 3 I am now going to analyse the services I have looked at and how services themselves are analysed to see if they are providing adequate care. Within this I shall discuss care plans and the approaches used to meet service users PIES. Multi-disciplinary teams are teams of workers from different specialist profession who provide care for patients. In all multi-disciplinary teams, assessment forms part of the care-management cycle. This cycle is shown below in the diagram. Health and social care service providers have to organise services to meet each individual's unique needs. This involves 3 important aspects: * The initial assessment of needs * The care plan * Assessment of service provision - monitoring and reviewing of care plans Care planning is an essential part of healthcare. A care plan ensures that no issues are neglected and it provides a map to guide the health and social care worker into providing adequate care for the service user. To be effective and comprehensive, the care planning process must involve all disciplines that are involved in the care of the patient. The ultimate purpose of the care plan is to guide all who are involved in the care of this person to provide the appropriate treatment it needs accordingly to its physical, intellectual, social and emotional requirements. A care work unfamiliar with the patient/resident should be able
Explain the ways in which materials move into and out of cells
Explain the ways in which materials move into and out of cells. (P2) States of matter: Solid: solid is something that cannot flow. Bones, skins and cartilage are solid because the molecules and atom are securely packed together that the motion is concentrated to a tiny vibration that cannot be seen. Liquid: liquid is something that can flow like blood and urine. The atoms have more movement unlike solids so it results to flowing. Gas: oxygen, nitrogen and carbon dioxide are the common gases we breathe in. The molecules and atoms of gases are quite apart from one anther and are able to move more easily. Materials: Particulate: carbon particles in a polluted air can spread to the air passages causing scaring and disease. Particulate material can enter any open wound. The material can rest in deeper tissues where the macrophage will try to engulf and digest it. Bacteria's that have invaded are digested by lysosomes and it will leave some debris behind like particulate material. Ionic: this contains atoms which can have a positive or a negative charge due to losing or gaining electrons. These atoms or group of atom are called electrolytes or ions that usually are moving in and out due to being needed or eliminated products from the thousand chemical reaction. In solution: substances that are able to dissolve in liquid is called solutes, the liquid is the solvent that
Investigating Diseases. I will be looking at and comparing communicable and non communicable diseases. HIV and lung cancer.
Unit 9 investigating diseases Introduction For my unit 9 assignment I will be looking at and comparing communicable and non communicable diseases. A dictionary definition of disease is "A disease is an unhealthy condition in a person which is caused by bacteria or an infection". Looking at how diseases affect individuals will be an important part of my assignment. Communicable Diseases are illnesses caused by microorganisms and transmitted from an infected person or animal to another person. Some diseases are passed on by direct or indirect contact with infected persons or with their excretions. Most diseases are spread through contact or close proximity because the bacteria or viruses are airborne, i.e., they can be expelled from the nose and mouth of the infected person and inhaled by anyone in the vicinity A non communicable disease (NCD) is a disease which is not infectious. Such diseases may result form genetic or lifestyle factors. Those resulting form lifestyle factors are sometimes called diseases of affluence. Examples include hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and mental health problems. Diseases can be categorised in a number of ways, however I will be using P.I.E.S to show how some diseases are categorised: * Physical disease or physical illness * Psychological disease, usually known as mental health disorders * Social disease, or
History of the National Health Service.
Phillip Llewellyn-Evans History of the National Health Service The purpose of this essay is to outline the history of the National Health Service and why it was introduced into the everyday lives of the British people. As the NHS is a major factor of the welfare given to the people of Britain, we must look at the early years of the Welfare laws and acts passed down through the centuries, which eventually lead to the creation of the NHS. The first welfare reforms were known as the 'Poor Laws', which had their beginnings in the Elizabethan era. In 1601 the first Poor Laws were passed which basically put each parish in charge of doling out relief to the parish poor. In theory these new laws should have been sufficient for the people of the time, however in practice these laws were not regulated or monitored and if a poor person moved, they were not entitled to any relief in their new parish. These laws remained largely unchanged until the new Poor Law Amendment acts of 1834, which was only brought in after much campaigning from around the land. This new law allowed a person to accept a place into a 'House', commonly known as the Work House. Although the poor person was given shelter and food in return for a days work, the conditions endured were often worse than what was experienced by the recipient before entering this 'charitable' institution, the reason for this was
Promoting a healthy environment for children. Legislation aimed at promoting emotional and physical health.
Unit 6 Assignment- Promoting a healthy environment for children E2/B1 The Children Act 2004 (Every Child Matters) As a practitioner we need to listen& obey to what the law tells us. The programme 'Every Child Matters', which has been put into law since 2004 in the 'Children Act 2004', has outlined some goals which I, as practitioners should take into consideration especially in the first years of a child's life. These goals are: Five outcomes What the outcomes mean . Being healthy Physically/Mentally/Emotionally and Sexually healthy Live healthy lifestyle where healthy choices are promoted i.e. healthy food (5 a day), balanced diet and good exercise 2. Staying safe Safe from maltreatment, neglect, violence and sexual abuse Safe from accidents, injury and death Safe from discrimination and bullying Safe from crime and anti social behaviour Being cared for appropriately by parent or carer 3. Enjoying& achieving Be ready for school Make sure children achieve social development Make sure children attend and enjoy school Parents, Carers and teachers support learning 4. Making a positive contribution Ensure children do right and don't get onto anti social behaviour/ crimes/bullying Develop positive relationships with people around you Develop self confidence and learn to adapt to changes in life Take decisions and support the community 5. Achieve
Produce a written assignment showing an understanding of the four main tissue types (epithelial, muscle, connective and nervous) and what they do in the heart and the intestine.
Unit 5- Anatomy and physiology Task 1 P2- Outline the structure of the main tissues of the body. Produce a written assignment showing an understanding of the four main tissue types (epithelial, muscle, connective and nervous) and what they do in the heart and the intestine. Tissues are groups of cells with a common structure and function. There are four main tissues in the body - epithelium, muscle, connective tissue and nervous tissue. Epithelial tissue- Epithelial tissue covers external surfaces and internal cavities and organs. Glands are also composed of epithelial tissue. It is made up of cells closely packed and ranged in one or more layers; compound epithelia is made up of several layers of cells and Simple epithelia is a single layer of cells. Simple epithelial includes four different types; squamous, cuboidal, ciliated and columnar. Epithelial tissue, regardless of the type, is usually separated from the underlying tissue by a thin sheet of connective tissue; basement membrane. The basement membrane provides structural support for the epithelium and also binds it to neighbouring structures. As a group, epithelial tissues perform a variety of functions, including protection, absorption, excretion, secretion and lubrication. It is surface tissue so capacity for growth and repair is greater than any other tissue. In the Intestines- The apical surface of
