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62 Cards in this Set
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Statutory sector |
State funded out of taxation, created by law, also known as the public sector, everyone has an entitlement to it |
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Statutory sector strengths |
Safeguards and protection Provide funding Provide quality service Promotes mixed economy care Takes responsibility away from the individual They are held to account by the public Responsible for safety |
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Statutory sector disadvantages |
Overly bureaucratic Created a nanny state Cost Demand is high High expectations |
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Private sector |
The part of the national economy that is not under direct state control |
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Private sector strengths |
More choice Free from bureaucracy Takes burden of state Better resourced Quicker response times More flexible |
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Bureaucracy |
A system of government in which most of the important decisions are taken by the state officials rather than by elected representatives |
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Private sector weaknesses |
Creates inequality Creates a two tier system Only interested in profit making |
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Voluntary sector |
Body or group of people who have come together for the betterment of the community and not for financial gain |
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Why do we have a voluntary sector |
Part of mixed economy of care Part of government policy Provides services and support |
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Voluntary strengths |
Takes pressure of state Protects the vulnerable Greater accessibility Fill gaps Cost effective Flexible Do the bulk of work
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Voluntary sector weaknesses |
-Have to complete with the private sector to win contracts -Limited to certain area of provisions -lack resources unless they are are a national originated -dependent on -Support is not specialised
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Why is reform of the nhs needed |
-Responds to demographic trends -responds to resource changes -clinical needs may change - technology changes -maintain high level of service |
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Mixed economy of care strengths rev |
-choice -Flexibility More cost effective Need led packages of care Creates competition Individuals remain independent Reduces strain on the state |
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Reviewing legislation is important |
Closes loopholes Reflects social changes Promotes social inclusion Society is protected Ensure vulnerable are protected Promotes standards Reduces risks Promote human rights Part of policy Identify what is working |
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Nhs and community care act strengths |
-Focuses on the real needs of the service users -focuses on the strength of the service user - promotes empowerment -aware of rights -equality -promotes multi disciplinary |
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NHS and community care act weakness |
-Over reliance on informal Carers - discriminate -inadequately resource -creates vulnerability -Monitoring is poor -staff are over burden -client need own funding |
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Equality act Strengths |
-raise awareness -promotes equal access -can't be taken advantage off -promote normality and independence -raise tolerance levels Makes discrimination unlawful Penalties are imposed |
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Equality act weaknesses |
Indirect discrimination Some people refuse to change their attitudes Create confusion Peoples are more established |
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Disability act strengths |
Closes loopholes Prevent discrimination Strengthens existing legislation Empowers the individual Widens legislation Promotes independence Promotes inclusiveness Promotes the idea of normality |
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Children's act strengths |
-best place for a child -Legislations clearly outlined what a child needs -clear procedures and polices Less children falling through the net Promote safety and security Clear lines of responsibility |
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Children's act weaknesses |
Hasn't prevented all children being safe Social services can get it wrong Dependent on information which social service then act upon Can interfere too much Paternalistic |
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Paternalistic meaning |
Restricts freedom |
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Financial cuts |
Increase risk to service user Poor equality of care Workforce becomes disenchanted Workers become demotivated Gaps will appear Service users may decline care |
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Consequences of resources shortage |
Leads to poor provision Poor quality Client neglected Increase number of complaints Staff shortages Lack of patient choice |
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Role of independent sector |
Fill gaps Provide locally Takes strain of state Act as a pressure group Improve quality of care |
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Impact of ageing population on services |
Greater burden on resources More types of care needed Cost will rise Private sector will benefit (profit) Create waiting lists More training |
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Care management |
The process of assessing individual needs and allocating resources in a care plan, against agreed priorities, and monitoring the achievement of the care plan object |
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Care planning |
The process of identifying individual care needs of service user and invokes a number of different tasks |
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Stages of care plan |
Assessment Review Monitoring Evaluation |
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Care plan strengths |
Promotes independence Improve overall health Provides security and safety Feel emotionally better Personal care will be taken care off Empowered Raise self confidence Promotes identity Help them live normally Will not feel burdened |
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Importances of assessing individual needs |
Carers will be valued Provide information Appreciated Supported Relieves pressure Less burden Abuse may occur |
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Care value strengths |
Positive care environment promoted Care values embedded Support clients Quality service provided Independence Client empowered Clients treated equally Not discriminated |
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Care values weaknesses |
Client become dependant Poor quality of cafe Human rights not supported |
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Needs led |
Process of identifying the individual needs which must be satisfied to ensure that individual reaches a state of health and wellbeing. Meets the holistic need of the client |
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Importances of monitor and reviewing care plans |
Check objectives are being met Share knowledge Provide support Ensure services have been delivered Positive impact on client See how effective the plan is Needs may change |
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Importance of assessing risk in care plans |
Ensures no harm is done Part of the care value base Legal responsibility Protects the health and safety of both client and staff Protects vulnerable Ensures good quality of care |
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Normalisation not |
A concept proposed by wolfensberger in 1974. It involves offering services which support people, respects their choices and decisions and, where possible, empowers them. It prompts independence particularly for those most vulnerable and is the opposite of institutionalisation. |
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Normalisation advantages |
Acceptance of people with disabilities Promotes freedom of choice Promotes independence Promotes self worth Feel valued Freedom to express |
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Normalisation disadvantages |
Level of support required Likelihood of needs not being met Social isolation People still ignorant |
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Ways of good quality patient care |
Inspections Audits Listening to patients Patients surveys Training and development |
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Empowerment |
Refers to the inclusion of service users, the process of giving them a choice, a voice, being able to help themselves and be in control of their care |
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Empowerment importance |
Promotes a positive set concept Allows of extension of individuals abilities Promotes independence Feel normal Feel respected and valued Challenges others |
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Named nurse |
Someone appointed to look after a service users physical, intellectual, emotional and social wellbeing |
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Named nurses advantages |
Promote safety and security Promote a trusting relationship Shows respect Increase in self concept Promotes effective communication |
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Without a named nurse |
Gap in provision Rights not promoted Needs not met May feel devalued Lead to social isolation |
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Advocacy |
Speaking for another person and representing their interest in their behalf and ensured their views are heard and listened too and not discriminated against |
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When is advocacy provided |
When individuals cannot speak for themselves Unable to understand Poor mental functionality Vulnerable or at risk |
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Advocacy is important as.... |
Promotes effective communication Client achieves understanding Promotes greater choice Express opinion Client feel listened too |
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Counselling importance |
Express feelings Understand condition Resolve issue Control any problems like anger Coping strategies will be considered Allow for trust to be built |
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Anti-discriminatory practice |
Where the individual is respected for their belief, gender, sexuality, age and religion and where the care practitioner does not make stereotypical judgements or prejudice the individual negatively. |
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Anti-discriminatory strengths |
Promoting rights Not treating people less favourably Challenges direct and indirect discrimination Professional puts their persona beliefs to the one side |
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Direct discrimination |
Where one group is treated less favourably than another it where one group is advantages over another based on certain characteristics |
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Effective communication strengths |
Provide accurate up to date information Trouble shoot issues Identify potential risk or conflicts Use resources effectively Prevent gaps Ensure needs are met Patient is more relaxed |
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Teamwork importance |
Ideas are shared Staff are supported Resources and roles are shared Greater effectiveness and efficiency Professional are have better working relationships Common shares value base Good practice is promoted Common goals and objectives |
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Multi-disciplinary advantages |
Range of needs met Prevent gaps from emerging Cost effective More efficient Promotes a need led approach Resources used more effectively Increase public perception |
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Multi-disciplinary disadvantages |
Relies on good communication Relies on partnership Relies on common understanding Problems of professional rivalry |
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Organisational culture |
Process by which the organisation will transmits its ethos, aims and objectives. This is primarily down through its organisational structure, use of communications and policies and procedures. |
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Organisational culture strengths |
Clear policies Shared goals Team working Promoting trust Clear procedures Redress policies Clear hierarchical Good communication system Individual will feel empowered |
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Importance of effective selections and recruitment |
All treated fairly Creates diversity Increase staff morale Best staff recruited Knowledgable Promotes positive organisational culture Reduce the level of complaints |
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Importance of staff development |
Brings new ideas Enhance knowledge Staff are more confident Promotes reputation Builds team ethos Build staff morale |
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Development of organisation |
Raise awareness Avoid mistakes Staff become proactive Without individual may be discriminated Improve standards Gain insight on rights |
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Positives of networking |
More involved People will give of their time Share experiences Level of empathy towards |
