Health and Social Care

What does Having Independence mean?

Having independence means having the ability to make choices and decisions without undue influence or control from others.

What does Dignity mean?

Dignity refers to the inherent value and worth of a person, deserving respect and ethical treatment.

What does Respect mean

Respect involves recognizing and appreciating the worth and rights of oneself and others.

What does competence mean?

Competence refers to the ability to perform tasks effectively.

What does Compassion mean

Compassion is the sympathetic concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others.

What is Infection Prevention

Actions taken to stop infections from spreading

What is the meaning of Privacy

Respecting a persons personal information space and boundaries

What is the meaning of Partnership

Working with other [people to support service users

What does the acronym P.I.E.S mean?

Physical, Intellectual, emotional, social with 2 extra financial and cultural

What does active listening mean

Showing understanding by listening carefully & responding actively

What is Braille

Braille is raised dots used by the visually impaired people

What does Choice mean & give examples

Giving service users control over their lives and promoting independence

Meaning of Equal and Fair treatment

Treating everyone fairly without discrimination regardless of their background

What does confidentiality mean?

Keeping personal information private and only sharing it when necessary

Name the 5 Rights

Choice, confidentiality, Consultation, Protection from harm and abuse, Equal fair treatment

Define social

Relationships, Communication and interacting with others

What is Neglect

Failing to meet basic needs

What is BSL

British sign Language used to talk to people that are deaf

What is an Interpreter

Translating someone language

What is an Advocate

An Advocate supports and speaks on someones behalf

What is Financial Abuse

Stealing and misusing money

What is DBS

Direct Barren service

What is sexual Abuse

Unwanted sexual activity

Name the 6C’s

Care, Courage, Compassion. Competence, Communication, Commitment

What does Rights mean?

You posses the fundamental entitlement and protection

What does Individuality mean

Recognizing that each person has their own identity needs values beliefs and wishes

Nine person centred values

Individuality, Choice, Rights, Dignity, Partnership, Independence, Privacy, Respect and Encourging the service user

What is the meaning of Domilicary Care

Care of treatment provided in an individuals home

8 Healthcare settings

Hospital walk-in-centre, pharmacy, Health centre, Nursing Homes, Opticians, GPS surgery,

Dental practice

What is Makaton

Signs and symbols used alongside speech

What is a Physical barrier

A disability or condition affecting communication

Name 8 Social care settings

Day Centre, Retirement Home, Residential Home, Homeless Shelter, Foodbank, Social services , Support group, Community Centre

What is Disclosure?

When someone tells another about abuse

Discriminary Abuse

Treating someone unfairly because of their differences

What is a Language Barrier

People speak different languages

What is a Risk assessment

Identifying hazards and reducing risks

What is Safeguarding

Protecting people from abuse harm and neglect

What is Physical abuse

Causing Physical harm to an individual

What is Non verbal communication

Communication without words using body language gestures and facial expressions

What does courage mean

Speaking up about concerns and doing the right thing

What does commitment mean?

Being dedicated to meeting a service users needs

Define Intellectual

Learning, Thinking, memory and problem solving

Define Physical

Changes to the body growth movement and health

Define Emotional

Feelings, self-esteem and coping with emotions

Define Cultural

Beliefs values traditions and lifestyles influenced by culture

Define Financial

Money, Income and the ability to afford the needs and wants

What is written communication

Using written information to communicate

What is Verbal Communication

Using spoken words to share information

What is the meaning of Consultation

Involving service users in decisons about their care and listening to their views

Protecting from harm and abuse meaning

Keeping service users safe from abuse neglect injury and harm

What is Security measures

Methods used to keep people safe information and property safe

What does communication mean

Listening and speaking clearly so others can understand

What does care mean

Providing support to improve health and wellbeing

What does choice mean

Giving service users complete control over their lives(promotes independence too)

Meaning of Encouraging the service user

Supporting them to be in control and involved of their care

What is an Emotional barrier

Stress anxiety or fear affecting communication

What is an Environmental Barrier

Noise distractions and lack of privacy

What is Emotional Abuse

Bullying threatening or humiliating someone

Verbal speech

Requirement: Strong interpersonal skills

Purpose: Makes the service users feel respected supported and valued

What is PPE

It is used on equipment to reduce the risk of infection and injury risk