The code of practice in health and social care is the General Social care council which aims to protect high standards of conduct and practice in social care.
Codes of practice:
Respect the individuality and diversity of the people who use health and care services, their carers and your colleagues.
Not discriminate or condone discrimination against people who use health and care services, their carers or your colleagues.
Promote equal opportunities and inclusion for the people who use health and care services and their carers.
Report any concerns regarding equality, diversity and inclusion to a senior member of staff as soon as possible.
Legislation:
Equality Act 2010- this act protects people from being discriminated against because of their disability, sexuality, …show more content…
Not following legislation and codes of practice can result in dismissal from work, disciplinary action, poor quality of services and a law suit filed against care workers, poor inspection findings and poor care rating. It can also result in the home having a poor reputation and in worst scenario cases, the home can be closed down.
2.3 Describe how own beliefs, culture, values and preferences may affect working practice
As individuals, we all have our own values, beliefs and culture that is different to others. Our own beliefs, values, culture and preferences can affect the quality of care we provide.
Beliefs – people usually take seriously those who share the same beliefs with them. For example, if someone believes in ghosts and they say they are seeing ghosts, they are more likely to not be taken seriously by someone who does not believe in ghost and this is bad practice.
Preferences - it is more likely that we respond warmly to those who share the same preferences, values and beliefs with us compared to those who
Codes of practice:
Respect the individuality and diversity of the people who use health and care services, their carers and your colleagues.
Not discriminate or condone discrimination against people who use health and care services, their carers or your colleagues.
Promote equal opportunities and inclusion for the people who use health and care services and their carers.
Report any concerns regarding equality, diversity and inclusion to a senior member of staff as soon as possible.
Legislation:
Equality Act 2010- this act protects people from being discriminated against because of their disability, sexuality, …show more content…
Not following legislation and codes of practice can result in dismissal from work, disciplinary action, poor quality of services and a law suit filed against care workers, poor inspection findings and poor care rating. It can also result in the home having a poor reputation and in worst scenario cases, the home can be closed down.
2.3 Describe how own beliefs, culture, values and preferences may affect working practice
As individuals, we all have our own values, beliefs and culture that is different to others. Our own beliefs, values, culture and preferences can affect the quality of care we provide.
Beliefs – people usually take seriously those who share the same beliefs with them. For example, if someone believes in ghosts and they say they are seeing ghosts, they are more likely to not be taken seriously by someone who does not believe in ghost and this is bad practice.
Preferences - it is more likely that we respond warmly to those who share the same preferences, values and beliefs with us compared to those who