M1 - Balancing individual rights with duty of care by https://padlet.com/PooleHigh/BalancingRights HSC en-us 2017-11-06 10:02:38 UTC 2017-11-06 10:32:16 UTC hello@padlet.com Impact of staff shortages on staff and service users? https://padlet.com/PooleHigh/BalancingRights/wish/203795868 If an emergency comes in, there are less people to look after service users.

More pressure on staff who are working to meet deadlines and be on time.

Stressful for service users because there is less help/attention due to lack of staff.

Handling service users gets harder because there are less staff to help.]]> 2017-11-06 10:07:05 UTC https://padlet.com/PooleHigh/BalancingRights/wish/203795868 What are the rights of service users? 13knight_chloe https://padlet.com/PooleHigh/BalancingRights/wish/203796125 Independence- having the opportunity to think, plan and take sensible risks. 

Civil Rights- choice of activities, free time and clothing.

Dignity- recognising the value of people as individuals and the specific nature of a persons particular needs.

Fulfillment- recognise the service users personal abilities and aspirations.

Security-making sure service users aren't exposed to harm or hazards. Provide a safe environment for all users.

Privacy- Being free of intrusion or unwanted attention.]]> 2017-11-06 10:07:52 UTC https://padlet.com/PooleHigh/BalancingRights/wish/203796125 Why is it important to support independence for all service users? https://padlet.com/PooleHigh/BalancingRights/wish/203796204 To keep family happy

To make them still feel like an individual

To treat them all the same

To give them confidence

So they don't lose their independence and become dependent on their carer

To make them feel empowered]]> 2017-11-06 10:08:08 UTC https://padlet.com/PooleHigh/BalancingRights/wish/203796204 what should you do if you have concerns about a service user? 13leach_emilie https://padlet.com/PooleHigh/BalancingRights/wish/203796582 Tell relatives and friends so they are aware of it and possibly have there opinion on it.

Report it so it is dealt with professionally.

Discuss it with other workers that may also know of the service user and help out with the situation and give helpful advice if needed.

Give them extra support so they feel safe and cared for.

Record the problem to have evidence.

]]> 2017-11-06 10:09:21 UTC https://padlet.com/PooleHigh/BalancingRights/wish/203796582 Impact of Staff Taking on Tasks Without The Correct Training 12march_charlotte https://padlet.com/PooleHigh/BalancingRights/wish/203801213 The treatment given may not be documented or given correctly.

Staff may not be aware of the health and safety.

The service provider may do something illegal without knowing.

They may go against safeguarding.

Service providers may injure the service user, or even themselves.]]> 2017-11-06 10:25:02 UTC https://padlet.com/PooleHigh/BalancingRights/wish/203801213 What would you do if a service user refused meds/treatment? https://padlet.com/PooleHigh/BalancingRights/wish/203801749 ->Involve next of kin
->Try and persuade them to take it
->Explain why they need it
->Advise other options
->Hide it in their food
->Make them aware of any risks/consequences of not taking the meds/treatment
->Show them another professional's opinion on the treatment

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