Common Inductions Standards for Care Level 2 (VTQ)™
Course Content
- Introduction to the common Induction Standards Course
- Standard 1 - Role of the health and social care worker
- Standard 2 - Personal development
- Standard 3 - Communicate effectively
- Standard 4 - Equality and Inclusion
- About equality and diversity
- The purpose of the Equality Act 2010
- Types of discrimination
- Protected characteristics
- Diversity
- Inclusion
- Prejudice
- Equality And Diversity In The Workplace
- Providing Inclusive Support
- Diversity and discrimination
- Access Information, Advice and Support about Equality and Inclusion
- Standard 5 - Principles for implementing duty of care
- Standard 6 - Principles of safeguarding in health and social care
- The safeguarding vulnerable groups act 2006
- Who Is A Vulnerable Adult?
- Abuse and its Indicators
- Physical Abuse
- Psychological Abuse
- Sexual Abuse
- Financial Abuse
- Neglect Self Neglect and The Act Of Omission
- Organisational abuse and Discriminatory Abuse
- Facts And Information About Abuse
- Disclosure
- Reporting abuse
- What is Child Abuse?
- Every Child Matters
- Legislation relating to Safeguarding Children
- Reporting child abuse
- Protecting yourself against allegations
- Standard 7 - Person-centred support
- The Care Plan
- Person centred values in everyday work
- Person centred values in practice
- Supporting individuals to plan for their future wellbeing and fulfilment, including end-of-life care
- What is Dementia?
- Early diagnosis of Dementia and reporting
- Helping people with Dementia
- Practical Tips for Supporting a Person with Dementia
- Alzheimers disease
- Vascular dementia
- Dementia with lewy bodies
- Fronto-Temporal Dementia FLD
- Active Participation in Care
- Standard 8 - Health and safety in an adult social care setting - part 1
- Importance of Health and Safety
- Health and Safety Law
- Manual handling Employee and Employer responsibility
- The Accident Triangle
- Work place policies and procedures
- Good Housekeeping
- Slips, Trips and Falls
- Introduction to Moving and Positioning for CIS
- Patient dignity
- Assessing the Individual Move
- Lifting an inanimate object
- Back and spinal injuries
- Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
- How and Why We Lift Correctly
- Communication
- Assisted standing from a bed or seat
- Assisted Sit to Stand
- Fall Prevention
- Assisting Fallen Person
- Standard 8 - Health and safety in an adult social care setting - part 2
- Fears of First Aid
- Using gloves
- Initial Assessment and Recovery Position
- Calling the Emergency Services
- Adult CPR
- Compressions Only CPR
- Adult Choking
- What are Medications?
- Specific Legislation
- Legislation
- Medication Policies
- Maintaining Medication Records
- Types of Medications and Routes of Entry
- Recording Information
- Storing Medication Safely
- What is a hazardous substance under COSHH
- COSHH Regulations
- COSHH Safety Data Sheets
- Routes of entry to the body
- Storage and hazards of chemicals near food
- Storage of Chemicals
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- What are Blood Borne Pathogens?
- Who is at risk?
- How to Reduce Your Risk
- Hand Washing
- Types of Infections
- Cross Infection
- Contaminated Linen
- Contaminated objects
- The Fire Triangle
- Sources of Ignition
- Fire Prevention
- Dangers of Smoke
- Evacuating in an Emergency
- Care Home Evacuation
- Checking Peoples Identity
- Personal safety tips for lone workers
- Home visit safety
- Managing stress
- Poisons and Food Poisoning
- Food Poisoning and allergic reactions
- Food Safety for High-Risk Groups
- Cross-contamination direct and indirect
- Date Marks, Damaged Food and Record Keeping
- Understanding and Addressing Malnutrition in Care
- Hydration In the Elderly
- Hydration In the Elderly
- Diets for people with dementia
- Summary to the common Induction Standards Course
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While record keeping is not of interest to everybody, its significance in health and social care cannot be overstated. It offers a reliable trail of evidence, documenting needs, actions, and future steps. In care settings, we come across various types of records: from personal records and care plans to medication records and risk assessments, to employment and training records. Each plays its own vital role. These records might be stored as traditional paper files or in electronic or digital formats. Regardless of the medium, it's paramount to ensure their security, making them accessible only to those who have the proper rights. As a part of your role, your employer will guide you on the records you're responsible for, their storage, and permissible information sharing. Here, two fundamental principles come into play: confidentiality and data protection compliance. For any record to serve its purpose, accuracy and legibility are essential. When you jot down or update any details, make sure to write legibly, factually, and without personal bias. All entries should be properly signed and dated for clear attribution and chronology. Considering the possibility of your records becoming part of an investigation or legal case, it is crucial to ensure their correctness. Data Protection regulations grant individuals the right to access their records. This might be the person you're caring for or their family members, so keeping all entries factual and professional is a must. If there's ever any confusion or uncertainty regarding record keeping or procedures, don't hesitate to consult your manager. Their guidance can help you maintain the highest standards in your record-keeping practices.
Essential Record Keeping in Care
A comprehensive guide on the vital role of record keeping in health and social care settings.
Types of Records in Care Settings
Understanding the diverse range of records encountered in care, including personal, medication, and risk assessment records.
Storage and Security of Records
The importance of securely storing records, accessible only to authorised individuals, whether in paper or digital format.
Principles of Record Keeping
Key principles governing record maintenance in care settings, focusing on confidentiality and data protection compliance.
Accuracy and Professionalism
Ensuring all record entries are legible, factual, and unbiased, with clear signatures and dates for accountability and chronological clarity.
Legal and Investigative Relevance
The potential for records to become part of investigations or legal cases, emphasising the need for accuracy and professionalism.
Data Protection and Access Rights
Understanding individuals' rights to access their records under data protection regulations and the implications for care providers.
Seeking Guidance
The importance of consulting with management for clarification or assistance in maintaining high standards in record-keeping practices.
