Healthcare Safeguarding and Regulations Quiz

Introduction to Person-Centred Care

• Person-centred care is essential in healthcare.
• It involves understanding the purpose, key features, and methods of person-centred care planning.
• Relevant legislation, like the Mental Capacity Act, and regulations like the Care Quality Commission are discussed.
• The impact of development stages and diseases on care needs is explained.
• Promoting independence and self-care are important.
• Understanding safeguarding and boundaries is crucial.

Learning Outcomes

• A8.1: Purpose of the Mental Capacity (Amendment) Act 2019 in healthcare.
• A8.2: Key principles of the Care Act 2014, including empowerment, protection, etc.
• A8.3: Role of regulatory bodies (e.g. CQC, HSE) in the health sector.
• A8.4: Lifespan impact on care needs.
• A8.5: Key values of the healthcare sector.
• A8.6: Purpose of the Personalisation Agenda 2012 and the importance of holistic approaches.
• A8.7: Communication techniques and barriers.
• A8.8: Application of legislation (Mental Capacity Act 2005 + Amendment 2019 and LPS).
• A8.9: Considering pre-existing conditions and illnesses.
• A8.10: How mental health, dementia, and learning disabilities impact overall care.
• A8.11: Promoting independence and self-care.
• A8.12: Range of terms in the healthcare sector relating to death and bereavement.
• A8.13: Healthcare professional's role during the active dying phase.
• A8.14: Supporting people with bereavement and family communication.
• A8.15: Understanding the 6Cs (Care, Compassion, Communication, Courage, Commitment, Competence).
• A8.16: Practising and promoting the 6Cs.
• A8.17: The concept of safeguarding in relation to care.
• A8.18: Managing relationships and boundaries in care settings.

Mental Capacity Act 2005 & Amendment (2019)

• The Act protects individuals lacking mental capacity.
• Capacity is the ability to make decisions regarding treatment or care.
• Includes five key principles for determining best interests.

Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS)

• Replaced DoLS (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards).
• Aims to improve the process of assessing mental capacity and care.
• Provides protection against losing freedom unnecessarily.
• Applies in extreme situations like serious mental disorder or preventing harm.

Care Act 2014

• Focuses on empowerment, protection, and partnership.
• Supports individuals to make their own decisions and be confident.

Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

• The national independent regulator for health and safety in the workplace and healthcare settings.
• Enforces health and safety laws, inspects workplaces, provides advice, and improves health and safety.

Care Quality Commission (CQC)

• The regulator for health and social care in England.
• Carries out inspections of care services like hospitals, GP surgeries, care homes, and others, ensuring they meet standards.
• Sets 13 standards and rates services according to these standards.

Information Commissioners Office (ICO)

• An independent body that upholds information rights in the public interest.
• Provides guidance and explains data protection legislation, like GDPR.

Mental Health Conditions, Dementia, and Learning Disabilities in Care

• Explains how these conditions can impact individuals' needs regarding their care.
• Discusses the importance of a holistic approach to care that considers a person's whole life circumstances.

Physical Disabilities

• Describes how physical disabilities (e.g. wheelchair use) can impact daily life.
• Explains the social model of disability, promoting inclusion, and addressing barriers.

Treatments and Medications

• Includes different types of treatment (e.g., medications, occupational therapy, relaxation techniques, counselling, etc.) and their description.

Overall Wellbeing

• Explains how treatments for serious illnesses may cause side effects like pain, fatigue, etc.
• Discusses the need for support from family, carers, and social services.
• Outlines how activities outside of treatment can improve wellbeing and how these experiences can improve quality of life.

Person-Centred Care Planning (PCP)

• Places the individual at the centre of the care planning process.
• Incorporates individual preferences and ensures informed choices.
• Involves family/friends/support networks.
• Emphasizes on ongoing reviewing.

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

• Explains the theory of human motivation and the importance of meeting basic needs for self-actualization.

Active Listening and Communication

• Explains different verbal and nonverbal communication techniques for more effective communication.
• Identifies potential communication barriers (sensory issues, language differences, health conditions, etc.).
• Provides strategies for overcoming these barriers.

Supporting People with Bereavement

• Outlines the emotional and practical support needed following the death of a loved one.
• Covers providing comfortable and safe environments, active listening, and cultural sensitivity, including rituals.

The 6Cs in Person-Centered Care

• Explains the 6Cs (Care, Compassion, Communication, Courage, Commitment, Competence).
• Explains how these principles influence practice in promoting person-centred care.

Safeguarding in Person-Centred Care

• Explains that safeguarding is essential for protecting people's health, wellbeing, and rights.
• Highlights vulnerabilities of some individuals and the duty of care for professionals to protect them.

Managing Relationships and Boundaries

• Emphasizes the importance of clear boundaries and professional relationships in care settings.
• Discusses how to avoid conflicts related to boundaries and ethical considerations.