Unit 5 : Working In Partnership
Working as a carer within a nursing home involves me as I must aim to meet the needs of those availing of this service. Through this I must work closely with the service user, professionals and organisations involved, sharing information and working in partnership as the main basis of care practice.
This assignment will give an overview of each learning outcome in addition to providing information on working in partnership as a whole as well as its importance within health & social care.
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Working in partnership (WIP) is the main basis of all care practice within health and social care. It consists of key elements to ensure the practice of provision surrounding care is of a high standard. It is described …show more content…
Essentially this means that by providing freedom and choice to an individual, this allows for service users to make their own choices and feel confident when doing so. As a result, it provides the service user with respect in relation to their beliefs and values. The individual is exercising their human rights.
Philosophy of Power-sharing
Generally power sharing allows for professionals as well as service users to make contributions throughout meetings of care. This allows for a common goal to be met with all involved. For example, all individuals will be given information to understand the roles, responsibilities and care which must be adhered to. This will be shared among each individual to prevent duplicate care. Ensuring the client is progressing throughout care provision.
Philosophy of Informed Choices
Throughout care planning and provision, information should continually be shared among professionals, service users and family involved. This ensures clarity throughout progression and the service user is able to feel independent in terms of their health. Thus, allowing for the service user to easily access and make informed decisions based on their …show more content…
Within the setting, Sabrina is an elderly individual suffering with multiple conditions such as diabetes and arthritis. As a result of her complex needs, I work in partnership with the head nurse, Sabrina’s family, medical professionals such as a diabetic nurse and physio, as well as Sabrina herself. This multi- disciplinary team allows for all aspects of Sabrina’s care to be acknowledged. Through this, effective communication is key, care planning meetings are regularly set up to update and inform all about the current issues regarding Sabrina’s health. Essentially, this team takes into account the ‘Taylor & Devine Cycle’ as a method of discussing and allocating roles. During the initial stages of Sabrina’s care plan, the head nurse and other medical professionals such as a GP will assess the needs which must be met. This information gathered is then communicated between Sabrina, family members and specialist professionals such as her diabetic nurse. This allows for questions and clarity to be provided, ensuring duplication of care does not occur. For example, Sabrina’s GP and diabetic nurse are communicating the care regarding her diabetes. Throughout the implementation process, Sabrina will then be provided with medication and therapies by her physio to begin meeting her needs. During this process, I continually speak with Sabrina,
Working as a carer within a nursing home involves me as I must aim to meet the needs of those availing of this service. Through this I must work closely with the service user, professionals and organisations involved, sharing information and working in partnership as the main basis of care practice.
This assignment will give an overview of each learning outcome in addition to providing information on working in partnership as a whole as well as its importance within health & social care.
1.1
Working in partnership (WIP) is the main basis of all care practice within health and social care. It consists of key elements to ensure the practice of provision surrounding care is of a high standard. It is described …show more content…
Essentially this means that by providing freedom and choice to an individual, this allows for service users to make their own choices and feel confident when doing so. As a result, it provides the service user with respect in relation to their beliefs and values. The individual is exercising their human rights.
Philosophy of Power-sharing
Generally power sharing allows for professionals as well as service users to make contributions throughout meetings of care. This allows for a common goal to be met with all involved. For example, all individuals will be given information to understand the roles, responsibilities and care which must be adhered to. This will be shared among each individual to prevent duplicate care. Ensuring the client is progressing throughout care provision.
Philosophy of Informed Choices
Throughout care planning and provision, information should continually be shared among professionals, service users and family involved. This ensures clarity throughout progression and the service user is able to feel independent in terms of their health. Thus, allowing for the service user to easily access and make informed decisions based on their …show more content…
Within the setting, Sabrina is an elderly individual suffering with multiple conditions such as diabetes and arthritis. As a result of her complex needs, I work in partnership with the head nurse, Sabrina’s family, medical professionals such as a diabetic nurse and physio, as well as Sabrina herself. This multi- disciplinary team allows for all aspects of Sabrina’s care to be acknowledged. Through this, effective communication is key, care planning meetings are regularly set up to update and inform all about the current issues regarding Sabrina’s health. Essentially, this team takes into account the ‘Taylor & Devine Cycle’ as a method of discussing and allocating roles. During the initial stages of Sabrina’s care plan, the head nurse and other medical professionals such as a GP will assess the needs which must be met. This information gathered is then communicated between Sabrina, family members and specialist professionals such as her diabetic nurse. This allows for questions and clarity to be provided, ensuring duplication of care does not occur. For example, Sabrina’s GP and diabetic nurse are communicating the care regarding her diabetes. Throughout the implementation process, Sabrina will then be provided with medication and therapies by her physio to begin meeting her needs. During this process, I continually speak with Sabrina,