Aim of unit 2: Principles of Health and Social Care Practice

Unit 2 Principles of Health and Social Care Practice covers the areas of values and principles which are applicable in Health and social care sector. Learners will be able to gain insight on the areas on underpinning health and social care practice. The formal and informal mechanism has been also addressed in this study. One of the most important factors which have been addressed in this unit is promotion of good practice by individuals. The strategies are also addressed which helps to address strategies which can be applied for improving performance. 

Learning outcomes

1. Understand how principles of support are implemented in health and social care practice

2. Understand the impact of policy, legislation, regulation, codes of practice and standards on organization policy and practice

3. Understand the theories that underpin health and social care practice

4. be able to contribute to the development and implementation of health and social care organisational policy.

LO1 Understand how principles of support are implemented in health and social care practice

This part of the unit emphasizes on principles of support in this industry, confidentiality, person-cent red approach and ensures protection from any harm. It is important to maintain respect individuality and it must be incorporated into organizational practice. There should the presence of dignity and respect among the partnership. It also addresses that diversity must be respected that the value of different culture could be addressed and protected. The risk factors are also included in this part of the unit. 

LO2 Understand the impact of policy, legislation, regulation, codes of practice and standards on organization policy and practice

The important policies which are addressed in this part of the unit are child protection act and quality protection act. It helps to emphasize that child protection should be in the priority list. This unit also promotes the welfare of children and the value of people. The current legislation has been followed by the organization is the Care Standards Act, 2000. Apart from this, current applicable regulations are Care Homes Regulations, 2001 and The Care Homes (Wales) Regulations 2002. The relevant code of practice along with ethics for nurses and midwives has been also addressed. 

LO3 Understand the theories that underpin health and social care practice

This part of the unit is specifically emphases on theories of human growth and development. The way of managing stress has been also addressed. Important social processes have been clearly projected such as leading to marginalization, health condition of poor, lacking education and demand of health and social care. The nature of health and social care services has been also addressing here which is constructed with different discriminations. Significance of the partnership to maintain an excellent environment in the organization is listed out. Income from maintenance and criminal justice services has been also identified in this. 

LO4 be able to contribute to the development and implementation of health and social care organisational policy

This part specifically deals with different considerations which revolve around health and social care. This is included with supervision, quality assurance system, up-gradation of knowledge and skill and maintenance of professional registration. Quality assurance system also addresses along with the ways of upgrading skills and knowledge. 

Learning outcomes and assessment criteria

Learning outcomes On successful completion of this unit a learner will:	Assessment criteria for pass The learner can:
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 1.2 outline the procedure for protecting clients, patients, and colleagues from harm 1.3 analyze the benefit of following a person-centered 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
LO2 Understand the impact of policy, legislation, regulation, codes of practice and standards on organization 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
LO3 Understand the theories that underpin health and social care practice	3.1 explain the theories that underpin health and social care practice 3.2 analyze how social processes impact on users of health and social care services 3.3 evaluate the effectiveness of inter-professional working
LO4 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.

Links

This unit links with and underpins many of the units directly connected with practice and with managing activities, in particular:

• Unit 1: Communicating in Health and Social CareOrganisations
• Unit 9: Empowering Users of Health and Social CareServices
• Unit 10: Safeguarding in Health and SocialCare
• Unit 16: Understanding Specific Needs in Health and SocialCare
• Unit 17: Community DevelopmentWork
• Unit 21: Supporting Significant LifeEvents
• Unit 22: Developing Counseling Skills for Health and SocialCare
• Unit 28: Work-basedExperience.

Unit 2 Principles of Health and Social Care Practice also has links with the National Occupational Standards in Health and Social Care. See

Annexed B for mapping.

This unit also has links with the National Occupational Standards in Leadership and Management for Care Services. See Annexed C for mapping.