Introduction
(Briefly explain the context/background and what you will discuss in assignment)
Task 1:
The main roles and responsibilities of Health and Social care workers when delivering care
AC 1.1 Roles and Responsibilities of Health and Social Care professionals
State the role of healthcare professionals (midwives, nurses, carers) in the provision of services.
Write some points about how healthcare professionals can empower individuals by protecting their rights.
1) Promoting anti-discriminatory practices
Non-judgemental
Person centred care
Treat them uniquely
2) Encourage independence
Choice about lifestyle
Community groups
3) Empowering individuals
Informed decisions about their care
Opportunities to lead their life
AC 1.2 Reporting Poor Practice
Demonstrate your understanding of reporting poor practice in Health and Social care setting by showing that how you will report to your manager, regarding any poor practices in the workplace.
Your report should focus on:
Poor practices in healthcare (negligence, poor hygiene, etc.)
How to report poor practice ( you can choose any practice such as negligence)
Task 2: The importance of regulatory bodies in delivery of high quality care
AC 2.1 Role of Regulatory Bodies
Explain how regulatory bodies ensure the quality of health and social care services. You can discuss the role of
Medicine and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/medicines-and-healthcare-products-regulatory-Agency)
Care Quality Commission (https://www.cqc.org.uk/)
AC 2.2 Bodies regulating the professions
Identify the professional bodies that are responsible for the management of Health and Social Care
Professions. You can discuss the roles and responsibilities of:
Health Education England (https://www.hee.nhs.uk/)
Royal College of Physician of Edinburgh (https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/regulation-health-and-social-care-professionals).
Health and Care Professions Council (https://www.hcpc-uk.org/)
Task 3:
Role of the inter- professional team in delivering Health and Social care
AC 3.1 roles and responsibilities of the inter-professional team in meeting care needs in the case study
AC 3.2: Discuss the difference between multi- disciplinary and inter-professional team working
AC 3.3: Discuss the potential barriers to team working and how they could be overcome.
