Homework 3 revision care

What is codes of practice?

• Standards of behaviour and professional practice required of health and care practitioners, set and monitored by professional bodies such as GMC, NMC, or the HCPC.

What is anti-discriminatory practice?

• Care practise that ensures that individual and different needs of clients and patients are met regardless of their race, ethnicity, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation

• prejudices and unfair discrimination are challenged

What is the equality act

• Prevents discrimination on the grounds of the 9 protected characteristics

What is empowerment

• Supporting people to take control of their lives and futures by taking full part in discussions and decisions about their care and treatment

What is individualised care?

• Care provision that is tailored to meet the particular and specific needs of each service user.

What is self-esteem

• A persons sense of self respect, the confidence a person has in their own worth and value.

What is an advocate?

• A person who speaks for someone else and represents their views and preferences.

What is clinical waste?

• Waste contaminated by blood, urine, saliva or other bodily fluids, which could be infectious.

What is hazardous waste?

• Waste containing substances that can cause serious harm to people or equipment, including soiled dressings and items contaminated with bodily fluids, explosive, flammable materials and substances that poison or destroy human tissue.