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Implement person centred approaches in health and social care
Unit aim
This unit is aimed at those working in a wide range of settings. It provides the learner with the knowledge and skills required to implement person centred approaches.
Outcome 1 Understand person centred approaches for care and support
1. define person-centred values
2. explain why it is important to work in a way that embeds person centred values
3. explain why risk-taking can be part of a person centred approach
4. explain how using an individual's care plan contributes to working in a person centred way.
Outcome 2 Work in a person-centred way
1. find out the history, preferences, wishes and needs of the individual
2. apply person centred values in day to day work taking into account the history, preferences, wishes and needs of the individual.
Outcome 3 Establish consent when providing care or support
1. explain the importance of establishing consent when providing care or support
2. establish consent for an activity or action
3. explain what steps to take if consent cannot be readily established.
Outcome 4 Encourage active participation
1. describe how active participation benefits an individual
2. identify possible barriers to active participation
3. demonstrate ways to reduce the barriers and encourage active participation.
Outcome 5 Support the individual's right to make choices
1. support an individual to make informed choices
2. use agreed risk assessment processes to support the right to make choices
3. explain why a worker's personal views should not influence an individual's choices
4. describe how to support an individual to question or challenge decisions concerning them that are made by others.
Outcome 6 Promote individuals' well-being
1. explain how individual identity and self esteem are linked with well-being
2. describe attitudes and approaches that are likely to promote an individual's well-being
3. support an individual in a way that promotes a sense of identity and self esteem
4. demonstrate ways to contribute to an environment that promotes well-being.