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How duty of care can be maintained while supporting individuals to take risks?
Supporting independence You should make sure that they have as much information as possible about their choices and what could happen. If they still choose to make a risky choice a risk assessment may identify ways in which risks can be reduced and the individual can be supported to make those decisions.
How duty of care contributes to the safeguarding and protection of individuals?
Duty of care means to safeguard from harm and promote the wellbeing of those in your responsibility. There are specific obligations and legal requirements that organisations should follow to protect adults and children from harm in different settings.
What is the duty of care to protect from harm?
Duty of care is a legal responsibility to provide care to a reasonable standard and keep patients safe. All staff should expect to work within organisations which enable individuals to deliver safe and appropriate care in accordance with regulatory and professional standards.
What are the main duties and responsibilities of a care worker?
- Supporting people with social and physical activities as well as basics such as eating and drinking.
- Booking and accompanying people at appointments.
- Assist with personal care.
- Monitoring individuals’ conditions by taking their temperature, pulse, respiration and weight, and possibly helping with medication.
How do you manage risk for individuals?
There are typically four key steps in the risk management process for individuals: Specify the objective, identify risks, evaluate risks and select appropriate methods to manage the risks, and monitor outcomes and risk exposures and make appropriate adjustments in methods.
Why is being allowed to take risks important for individuals?
Positive risk taking can support well-being, voice, choice and control. However, while it is important to support people to make their own choices, there are times when this may place them at risk. It is therefore essential you know how to work with people to balance their rights, risks and responsibilities.
What are the three duties and responsibilities related to safeguarding individuals?
Ensure the safety and wellbeing of anyone who has been subject to abuse or neglect. Take action against those responsible for abuse or neglect taking place. Learn lessons and make changes that could prevent similar abuse or neglect happening to other people (e.g. through learning and development programmes for staff).
How does duty of care affect your role?
In general, your duty of care means that you should work in a way that keeps yourself and others safe and is in the best interests of the individuals that you support. Lead adult care workers also have a responsibility to monitor work practices to ensure that they are carried out safely.
What responsibilities do you have towards the individuals you support?
You have the responsibilities to the people that you provide care and support for. You must ensure: Their safety and welfare is protected by ensuring that their care plan is followed and carried out in agreed, safe ways.
Can you name 5 key duties of a care assistant?
Dressing or assisting with any physical activity whereby the clients needs support. Domestic duties: Cleaning, emptying bins, washing where requested. Record keeping: MAR chart (for medication), log book (recording each visit to communicate to the next carer), care plan updates.
How would you maintain a clients dignity and respect?
- Let people choose their own clothing. …
- Involve them in decisions relating to their care. …
- Address the person appropriately. …
- Make food look appealing and tasty. …
- Respect personal space and possessions. …
- Hygiene and personal care. …
- Promote social activities. …
- Engage in conversation.
How can you manage risks to ensure your safety and the safety of others?
- redesigning the job.
- replacing the materials, machinery or process.
- organising your work to reduce exposure to the materials, machinery or process.
- identifying and implementing practical measures needed to work safely.
- providing personal protective equipment and making sure workers wear it.
How can risk assessment be used to support the right of individuals to make their own decisions?
A good risk assessment enables individuals to make their own decisions that are based on facts and on having the correct information. It helps individuals to understand the consequences so that they are making informed decisions. It also allows for those with the capacity to make decisions to make the wrong decision.