Unit 2 Principles Of Health And Social Care Practice

Unit 2 Principles Of Health And Social Care Practice 

Higher National Assignment Brief 

Assignment front sheet

Qualification		Unit number and title
Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma Health and Social Care (Management)		Unit 2 :  Principles  Of  Health  And  Social  Care  Practice
Student name		Assessor name
		Lespaul Anthony Mckay
Date issued	Completion date		Submitted on
W/C 25th September 2017	Friday 15th December 2017
Assignment title	Principles  Of  Health  And  Social  Care  Practice

Learning Outcome	Learning Outcome	Assessment Criteria	In this assessment you will have the opportunity to present evidence that shows you are able to:	Task no.	Evidence (Page no)
LO1	Understand how principles of support are implemented in health and social care practice	1.1	explain how principles of support are applied to ensure that individuals are cared for in health and social care practice	1
		1.2	outline the procedure for protecting clients, patients, and colleagues from harm	1a
		1.3	analyse the benefit of following a person-centred approach with users of health and social care services	1b
		1.4	explain ethical dilemmas and conflict that may arise when providing care, support and protection to users of health and social care services	1c
LO2	Understand the impact of policy, legislation, regulation, codes of practice and standards on organisation policy and practice	2.1	explain the implementation of policies, legislation, regulations and codes of practice that are relevant to own work in health and social care	2
		2.2	explain how local policies and procedures can be developed in accordance with national and policy requirements	2a
		2.3	evaluate the impact of policy, legislation, regulation, and codes of practice on organisational policy and practice	2b
LO3	Understand the theories that underpin health and social care practice	3.1	explain the theories that underpin health and social care  practice	3.
		3.2	analyse how social processes impact on users of health and social care services	3a.
		3.3	evaluate the effectiveness of inter-professional working	3b.
LO4	Be able to contribute to the Develop – ment and implementation of health and social care organisational policy.	4.1	explain own role, responsibilities, accountabilities and duties in the context of working with those within and outside the health and social care workplace	4
		4.2	evaluate own contribution to the development and implementation of health and social care organisational policy	4a
		4.3	make recommendations to develop own contributions to meeting good practice requirements	4b

Learner declaration

I certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own and research sources are fully acknowledged. Student signature:                                                Date:

In addition to the above PASS criteria, this assignment gives you the opportunity to submit evidence in order to achieve the following MERIT and DISTINCTION grades
Grade Descriptor	Indicative characteristic/s	Contextualisation
M1 Identify and apply strategies to find appropriate solutions	Complex problems with more than one variable have been explored.	(Task 1)You demonstrate sound identification , and explanation of Ethical dilemmas and the many difficult facets which they represent in the care delivery process and how they can often constrain effective service delivery and will call on care staff and client’s determination to harness multidisciplinary support from wide networks  to achieve progress .
M2 Select/design and apply appropriate methods/techniques	The selection of methods and techniques/sources has been justified.	(Task 2)Your accurate use of the Harvard format of referencing has competently supported and reinforced your sound assignment submission and demonstrates  relevant , cohesive , research sources which  reinforce the legitimacy of your chosen techniques used to produce the submitted task.
M3 Present and communicate appropriate findings	An appropriate structure and approach has been used (in the presentation and communication of your findings).	(Task 3) You demonstrate clear accurate relevant communication within the use of  your verbal presentation skills when carrying out a group presentation; your electronic presentation documents also convey clarity , accuracy ,organisation , currency and sufficiency of content which accurately underpins  the subject matter of principles ,values , rights socialisation , responsibilities , and their practice within the care support process.
D1 Use critical reflection to evaluate own work and justify valid conclusions	Conclusions have been arrived at through synthesis of ideas and have been justified.	(Task 3)You have utilised critical evaluation and reflection of your own work in the Health and Social care context by synthesising ideas , concepts ,issues ,procedures , processes accessed by exploring comparisons to your own work through the prism of the case study and have reached justified and valid conclusions .
D2 Take responsibility for managing and organising activities	Substantial activities, projects or investigations have been planned, managed and organised.	(Task 4) You have demonstrated substantial team collaboration skills in the way you have worked within the context of your group ;you have committed to shared team aims , researched your allocated team task and carried out  a very competent  strong presentation as part of your groups’ tasks , which conveys your sound understanding , research , planning and organised approach towards  successfully attaining own task and the shared group task aims  .
D3 Demonstrate convergent/lateral/  creative thinking	Self evaluation has taken place.	( Task 4 )You have effectively and competently evaluated your own role and your duties within the health and social care context :you have competently explained and evaluated your responsibilities and role accountabilities also making recommendations for ways in which your own role could be further developed and your good practice disseminated .

Only one indicative characteristic per grade descriptor, M2, M2, M3, D1, D2, D3 is required.  The table above gives examples, although the student can apply the descriptors elsewhere, provided that s/he makes it absolutely clear where they are to be found within the assignment submission.

Assignment brief
Unit number and title	Unit 2 :  Principles  Of  Health  And  Social  Care  Practice
Qualification	Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Health and Social Care
Start date	September  25th , 2017
Deadline/hand-in	December  15th 2017
Assessor	Lespaul Anthony Mckay
Assignment title	Principles  Of  Health  And  Social  Care  Practice
Purpose of this assignment This unit develops understanding of the values and principles that underpin the practice of all those who work in health and social care. Learners will consider theories and policies that underpin health and social care practice and explore formal and informal mechanisms required to promote good practice by individuals in the workforce, including strategies that can influence  the performance of others.
Scenario Alice is 89 years old .She lives alone in her own home .She has three adult children , Tom , Lucy and Mark and a sister Annie. Mark suffers from mental health problems and is currently refusing treatment .Although Mark does not live with Alice , he spends most days with her at her home .Mark controls many aspects of her life , even refusing to let visitors in or to let his mother answer the telephone. Mark’s mental health problems sometimes lead to violence towards Alice .On several occasions, Alice’s neighbour s have telephoned the police after hearing Mark , her son , shouting and Alice crying .Each time the police has been called Alice has indicated that she is fine and that things have calmed down. On one occasion Alice was injured and the local authority instigated safeguarding procedures . Alice’s other children , Tom and Lucy , increasingly have become upset that Alice has not accepted their advice not to allow Mark to visit her .This has caused tension within the family , causing Tom and Lucy ( who do not have a good relationship with Mark ) to distance themselves from the situation . Alice is afraid of the consequences for Mark if she tells anyone that he is frequently aggressive towards her and has hurt her .She does not want him to be arrested. Alice lets the Social worker visit early, before Mark comes to the house .Alice has significant health challenges for which she partly  receives medical support at home from various NHS agencies :she currently receives dialysis treatment  at home due to her failing kidneys ;she has also been diagnosed with TB and has been prescribed with a six-month  course of tablets , she takes six tablets each day. She also visits the Renal department at her local hospital , every two weeks,  for blood , heart rate and other tests ; but recently Alice has been feeling depressed due to her illness and Mark’s  erratic behaviour :her Social worker has referred her to see an NHS Psychologist , also her Social Worker has targeted additional  intervention for Alice by securing  Alice’s commitment  and agreement to participate in a Family Group Conference .
Task 1 LO (1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4 ) 1.1Utilise examples from the above case study with client Alice and her family to explain  your understanding of how principles of support are effectively carried out within the health and social care context. 1.2 Outline ways in which appropriate procedures may be used to protect Alice , her children , and NHS care staff teams in the Health and social care context 1.3 Make use of the case study details to analyse how Alice would benefit from  person centred service provision 1.4Explain the nature of ethical dilemmas and how they may conflict with effective care service provision  offered to  Alice within the health and social care home context . This Task should be produced and submitted by the following date :…………………………………………………………
Task 2  LO (2.1,2.2,2.3,)You are required to produce an assignment of 1200 words which has been fully referenced ,and provides  evidence that  : 2.1 Ensures that you identify and explain how  the implementation of regulations , policy and legislation are carried out within the context of your own role in an health and social care setting: for part (2.2) ,of this task ,you are required to explain ways in which local policies maybe driven and strongly influenced   by the national policy context: (2.3) for part three of this assignment you are tasked with drawing on the above case study ,also by using your own discrete research , life  and work experiences you are to evaluate how legislation , regulation ,codes of practice  and health policy may impact on the health and social care provision obtained by the case study client  Alice .   This Task should be produced and submitted by the following date :…………………………………………………………
Task 3  LO (3.1,3.2,3.3,) You are tasked with producing a 15 minute group presentation  which covers  : a)   Delivers clear explanation , analysis , and evaluation of two relevant theories of provision with reference to principles , values and practice : b)   Select at least two roles from among the following ( Social Worker ,Psychologist , Health Care Worker , General Practitioner(GP) , Consultant , Family Group Coordinator , Care Centre manager , Interpreter , Translator , Probation Officer , Advocate ) and provide analysis , evaluation and explanation  to demonstrate the responsibilities , rights , and duties of  at least two of  the care professionals identified above who deliver and monitor the care process . c)   You will also need to evaluate inter-professional collaboration with reference to meeting clients complex needs: refer to the case study with client Alice. This Task should be produced and submitted by the following date :…………………………………………………………..
Task 4  LO (4.1,4.2,4.3,) Simulation Scenario In order to disseminate good practice you have been asked to attend and contribute to an occupational review panel.  You have been tasked with critically reflecting ,explaining , analysing ,and evaluating the decisions , resources , planning ,and strategies ,  you have utilised in the service delivery and support of your client . Simulation Context For this task (Group Simulation) you are  tasked with utilising  knowledge and understanding from the case study found in (task 1) : You are required to select  one professional role from the case study and demonstrate ways in which this professional  has worked collaboratively , organisationally , competently , legally , in a multidisciplinary team  in order to meet complex , personal , emotional , medical , client conditions and needs  in the health and social care context and setting : each group in this simulation process will be divided into (1).Professionals and (2). Occupational panels. Simulation  Objective (1a) In order to obtain and justify good practice standards in Health and Social Care (Principles and values ) ,service delivery provision  , members of the Occupational Care Delivery Quality Panel will require you to : Explain : Analyse: Evaluate:  Professionals will need to provide understanding of their  , duties , accountabilities, responsibilities of one role in the Health and Social Care  context and setting Professionals will explain the service provision delivery process Professionals will explain patient needs ,requirements , rights and Professionals will explain , analyse ethical dilemmas and responses Professionals will evaluate the use of policy ,codes of practice ,and legislation in the health and social care context Professionals will Analyse the planning and delivery process Professionals will evaluate the effectiveness of service monitoring and review  (1b) Members of the Occupational Care Delivery Quality Panel will require  Professionals to : *Make recommendations for developing  your own practice *Members of the Quality Panel will make final recommendations on good practice based on a summary of the good practice narrative you have provided                                                                     Simulation Terms of Reference Professionals Occupational(Good Practice ) Review Panel Participate in identifying and providing evidence of good practice  Explain , analyse evaluate role functions Make recommendations for improving own role , duties ,accountabilities ,responsibilities, functions Facilitate meeting Ask professionals to present answers to key occupational practice questions Identify and justify where good practice has been produced Make good practice summary recommendations at the end of the enquiry process Professionals will provide a short summary document to explain the part they have played in this good practice enquiry process Occupational(Good Practice ) Review Panel members will provide a short summary document to explain the part they have played in this good practice enquiry process  Textbooks Cuthbert, S .and Quallington , J  , 2008, Values for Care Practice Reflect Press Martin ,J and Thompson , S. 2008, Working with Adults: Values into Practice ,Russell House Publishing (The above books provide information on the care values and principles included in the unit.) Journals Community Care Learning Disability Practice Nursing Times The above professional magazines provide useful articles on principles and values.) Websites www.hse.gov.uk/stress Provides a link to information on stress in the workplace , plus a relevant video clip www.nhs.uk/Tools/Pages/Workplacetress.aspx Contains an online assessment tool for stress in the workplace www.mentalhealthpractice.rcnpublishing.co.uk This online magazine includes useful articles about safeguarding and implementing principles and values  Links to other BTEC Units : Units:- 03:Health and Safety in the Health and social Care Workplace 04:Personal and Professional Development in Health and social Care 05:Working In Partnership in Health and social Care 07:Social policy 09:Empowering  Users of Health and Social Care Services 10:Safeguarding and Health and Social Care  This Task should be produced and submitted by the following date :…………………………………………………………….

Evidence checklist	Summary of evidence required by student	Evidence presented
Task 1	You are tasked with reading  and reflecting  on the information  in the case study about Alice , her family , and the Health professionals who assist her to maintain her independence in her own home : you will also need to utilise the information to explore ways in which principles values and socialisation are utilised to obtain rights and explain responsibilities that help professionals with client agreement to  carefully plan , support , and deliver care provision which is patient centred and organisation focused .  responsibilities
Task 2	You are required to produce  a 1,200 word Report to demonstrate your Understanding  of the impact of  : policy, legislation, regulation, codes of practice and standards on organisational  policy and practice locally and nationally in the health and social care context and setting :ensure that you read the question properly and give full answers to each section of the assignment  task.
Task 3	(3a)You are tasked with producing and delivering  a ( 15 minute )group presentation activity which explores the ways in which principles values and practice underpin the planning , delivery , and support for individuals in the health and social care setting and context :you are also tasked with explaining  , analysing and evaluating ways in which two relevant theories can help us to better understand the health and social care delivery process or (3b)Explain, analyse the work of two professionals who carry out provision of service delivery and service monitoring :evaluate the ways in which they attempt to achieve this complex task with reference to collaborative networking  and other strategies to carefully plan delivery and support provision .
Task 4	You are tasked with exploring your own role , responsibilities, accountabilities and duties , within the health and social care context and setting (simulated activity ) : and with explaining, evaluating ,and making recommendations for how your own role may be developed further to be more compete in the delivery of effective health and social care  principles and values of service  and to identify where you have produced and developed good practice : and to disseminate good practice to various individuals  and organisations within the health and Social care delivery process.

Achievement Summary 

Qualification		Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Health and Social Care			Assessor name	Lespaul Anthony Mckay
Unit Number and title		Unit 2 :  Principles  Of  Health  And  Social  Care  Practice			Student name
Overall Student Grade (R, P, M, D)
Criteria Reference	To achieve the criteria the evidence must show that the student is able to:						Achieved? (tick)
LO 1	Understand how principles of support are implemented in health and social care practice
1.1	explain how principles of support are applied to ensure that individuals are cared for in health and social care practice
1.2	outline the procedure for protecting clients, patients, and colleagues from harm
1.3	analyse the benefit of following a person-centred approach with users of health and social care services
1.4	explain ethical dilemmas and conflict that may arise when providing care, support and protection to users of health and social care services
LO 2	Understand the impact of policy, legislation, regulation, codes of practice and standards on organisation policy and practice
2.1	explain the implementation of policies, legislation, regulations and codes of practice that are relevant to own work in health and social care
2.2	explain how local policies and procedures can be developed in accordance with national and policy requirements
2.3	evaluate the impact of policy, legislation, regulation, and codes of practice on organisational policy and practice
2.4
LO 3	Understand the theories that underpin health and social care practice
3.1	explain the theories that underpin health and social care  practice
3.2	analyse how social processes impact on users of health and social care services
3.3	evaluate the effectiveness of inter-professional working
3.4
LO 4	Be able to contribute to the development and implementation of health and social care  organisational policy.
4.1	explain own role, responsibilities, accountabilities and duties in the context of working with those within and outside the health and social care workplace
4.2	evaluate own contribution to the development and implementation of health and social care organisational policy
4.3	make recommendations to develop own contributions to meeting good practice requirements.
Higher Grade achievements (where applicable)
Grade descriptor			Achieved? (tick)	Grade descriptor				Achieved? (tick)
M1: Identify and apply strategies to find appropriate solutions				D1: Use critical reflection to evaluate own work and justify valid conclusions
M2: Select / design and apply appropriate methods / techniques				D2: Take responsibility for managing and organising activities
M3: Present and communicate appropriate findings				D3: Demonstrate convergent/lateral/creative thinking

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Unit 2 Principles Of Health And Social Care Practice