Assignment 305 Understand person-centred approaches in adult social care settings Task B Reflective account (HSC 036 2.2) Bi Write a reflective account detailing an example of how you have, or could have, used a person centred approach in a sensitive or complex situation.The account must contain a description of how person centred values were or could be put into practice in the situation. Suggested word count: 350 – 500 words Whilst working a shift in a residential home, I became acquainted with an elderly lady in her eighties. She had been a widow for many years and had no children. She was a very quiet, private person, who didn’t like showing her feelings, being made a fuss off or being hugged. She had lived in the home for about …show more content…
I asked if she wanted some company but she declined. As I was on two days off the next day I sent her a little card to say I was thinking of her which she thanked me for when I returned on shift. Bii Explain how finding out about an individual’s history, preferences, wishes and needs is an important part of creating a good care or support plan. (HSC 036 2.1) By finding about a person’s preferences, life history and wishes then the care plan can be written to reflect this and the best care can be given. By knowing their life history may explain why they do things in certain ways. It also encourages discussion and leads to building relationships. They may like things done in a certain way to remind them of loved ones who are no longer here. Biii Explain why it is important to review care or support plans with an individual, and to monitor their changing needs or preferences. (HSC 036 2.3) It is important to review care and support plans as people’s needs change. By including the person, their family then everyone knows what is happening and the family can help to monitor mood swings and behaviour. The individual and the family can express their views and preferences and any relevant risk assessments may be done with everyone involved. By monitoring the individual, a decision can be made as to whether the changes are effective and if the best care is being given to encourage independence and promote dignity. Biv Explain how useful care
It is important to identify individual’s specific and unique needs so that they can receive the best care possible. Taking a person centred approach is vital, treating a service user as an individual person and acknowledge that
* Have knowledge and understanding of each individual's support plan and the actions required to achieve positive and
You will need to develop a clear understanding about the individuals you are working with. This includes their needs, their culture, their means of communication, their likes and dislikes, their family and other professionals’ involvement so you can promote and provide person centred care and support.
However basic personal and holistic information is gathered from family, friends or people whom the service user was known to and previous life activities/background. This information helps to carry out assessment and build up care plan in such a way, and be sufficiently transparent, for individuals to:
The review process should have the same result as the above and should ensure that changes are monitored, progress mapped and new goals and targets are set, it is imperative that the care plan gives a true and current reflection of the individual in order for them to receive the correct support.
Establish positive and respectful relationship with the client and encourage and empower clients to be part of the planning focusing on their wellbeing and independence. Avoid assumptions of inevitable decline and provide information and education supporting choices and decisions. Referring to the appropriate services regardless of gender ethnicity color race or any difference with optimum outcome for the individual towards gaining maintaining independence. Respecting decision made and carer authority and create shared expectations without pre-determining certain outcomes. To engage with carers as partners in care in line with the Carers Recognitions Act
As a statutory adult social worker, I am responding to a service user’s self-referral regarding support for herself and husband, Ian, on hospital advice after Ian had a fall. Jackie, 69, is a carer for Ian, 66, who has increasing needs due to dementia. The visit’s objective is to explore cost-effective early help support services so Ian can stay independent and have better outcomes within his home. My duty is to conduct separate assessments which explain the couple 's situation. Ian is entitled to a basic needs assessment, whilst Jackie qualifies for a Carer 's Assessment, which focuses on obtaining positive outcomes for both by improving Jackie 's caring ability. Individual care plans will address identified needs in accordance with statutory guidance and each persons ' expressed wishes for preferential support. The aim of the visit is to provide comprehensive advice and information in relation to the couple 's rights and entitlements. In addition, I will discuss the assessment procedure so the couple can make an informed decision whether to consent to the assessment and any offer of support.
It usually take place in the context of an anticipated deterioration in the individual’s condition in the future, with attendant loss of capacity to make decisions and/or
In order to create a workable plan of care for J.M., the patient’s wishes, knowledge and abilities must be assessed (Mertig, 2012). Healthcare providers should recognize that a patient’s autonomy must also be assessed and maintained when creating this plan of care (Mertig, 2012). First, the provider should determine what the major concerns are for the individual, and then collaborate with the patient in setting goals that bring them to her desired outcome (Mensing, 2014). By setting these goals, the patient and provider can formulate the interventions and objectives that will assist the patient in reaching her goals (Mensing, 2014). Another aspect that is critical to implementing and achieving the plan of care is the assessment of any
Using life story - by using person life story you can make their care plan productive .
By using reactive and proactive assessment it will allow learning disability nurse to identify Eric’s ability and put his need first. His parent knowledge about their son will also be put into consideration in order to deliver holistic care that meet his need. Social model of health will be used to consider broader determinants factors that could contribute to his health and to enabling choice of healthy lifestyle for example his physical, social environment where he lives, family background and social economic. It is important to keep Eric and his parent well inform before the assessment about the plan and also let them know about other healthcare professionals that might be involved in order to give their full consent. The NMC Code (2015, p.6), stated that, “respect a person’s right to privacy in all aspect of their care. Making sure that people are informed about how and why information is used and share by those who will be providing care.” During the assessment, decisions about his care plan will be shared through working in partnership with Eric, even though he is eight years old, he is the person centred and his view should be important and seen as the first concern. Person centre is a way of promoting individual and empowering them to have control over their live (Gate et al 2015).The following were identified to be his normative needs.
It recommended including patients as a partner in their healthcare, encourage greater openness and transparency. There should be an assessment of the patient’s capacity to make decisions about
The care plan should consist of any health and social care support will be included to help the service user recover (NHS 2015).The service user who is being care planned for should be fully involved in the care planning process and any decisions made to help encourage independence (Health foundation 2013). It should be created
Information exchange is a vital component in understanding and incorporation Mr D's strengths, aspirations and needs to the care plan. In the questionnaire at the start of the assessment process a series of relevant data was collected, such as what positive changes they would like in their lives, their wishes and hopes. This data shapes the way the care plan is designed and focuses on a holistic approach that encompasses a person-centered care plan that surrounds them; taking into account their social, spiritual, financial, physical and emotional health and needs. The process of collecting information for assessments are ongoing due to the fluctuation of the patient's needs, and it takes a time to understand and find the missing pieces to
In my AO1 ‘caring for people with additional needs’ portfolio I am going to provide and clearly display in great detail information and understanding of three causes of additional needs. I will do this by researching a range of sources to get in dept information. Then I will provide an explanation with great content of the effects on people who are in need of these services due to their additional needs. Finally, I intend to record in depth and show understanding of each stage of the care management process and evaluate how it is used to access, plan, implement, monitor and review individual care plans.