You are a social care worker and a service user, Hannah, tells you that she is unhappy taking her new medication. She thinks she does not need it and so she is throwing it away. You know from her care plan that Hannah does need to take the take the medication regularly and gets confused.…
HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE DIPLOMA ANSWERS
Answers for Care Certificate, Manager Induction Standards and NVQ Level 2 & 3 in Health & Social Care
Category: 301: Promote communication in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings (SHC 31)
Describe ways to maintain confidentiality in day to day communication.
Day-to-day, confidentiality can be maintained by being mindful of how personal information is stored and discussed. Social care workers should also be familiar with current legislation; the UK’s Data Protection Act and the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation. Personal records and documentation should be kept in a secure place where it can’t be accessed by…
Describe the possible tensions that may arise between telling others of Hannah’s decision and keeping this information totally confidential.
You are a social care worker and a service user, Hannah, tells you that she is unhappy taking her new medication. She thinks she does not need it and so she is throwing it away. You know from her care plan that Hannah does need to take the take the medication regularly and gets confused.…
How would you explain the term ‘confidentiality’ to Hannah?
You are a social care worker and a service user, Hannah, tells you that she is unhappy taking her new medication. She thinks she does not need it and so she is throwing it away. You know from her care plan that Hannah does need to take the take the medication regularly and gets confused.…
A social care worker wants to enable more effective communication with individuals using the service. Explain how they could access extra support or services that may be helpful.
Firstly, the social care worker should make a list of all the preferred methods of communication for the individuals using the service by referring to their Care Plans and consulting them individually. Then they can use this information to research what services are available. Some professional services they may need to look into include translators…
Describe two stratergies that you could use to clarify misunderstandings.
A misunderstanding can be clarified by actively listening to what an individual is saying and then verifying their main points. This is done by repeating it back to them in your own words and asking if what you have said is correct. Another method that can be employed is to ask somebody else to mediate.…
Identify three examples of barriers to communication and explain how you could overcome each barrier
A good social care worker knows that effective communication is a very important part of the job and understands that methods of communication used should be tailored to the individual. The table below lists three examples of barriers to communication and how they may be overcome. Barrier How it can be overcome 1. Language If…
Explain how an individual’s background can influence the way they communicate
The background of an individual will have a big influence on how they communicate. In some cultures, eye contact is viewed as impolite or disrespectful in certain situations, such as between a father and daughter or a professor and student. Similarly, some cultures display emotion and feeling in their communication whilst others are more subdued.…
Explain why it is important to respond to an individual’s reactions during communication
During the process of a conversation, an individual may react in a plethora of ways. It is important to observe and respond to these reactions to show that you are listening, keep the conversation going and prevent misunderstandings. For example, if the individual is nodding whilst you are speaking, and clarifying what you say, it…
Describe three verbal and three non-verbal communication methods and styles that a social care worker may use in an adult care setting
Verbal Non verbal Speaking – The most obvious form of verbal communication is by speaking in a language that both parties are familiar with. It is also important to ensure that the vocabulary used is appropriate for the individual and situation. Touch – Touch can be used to express different feelings to an individual.…
Describe three factors to consider when promoting effective communication
There are a myriad of factors that should be considered when promoting effective communication. The most obvious is the method used to communicate. This could be verbal, sign language, makaton, pictorial aids or others but should be in line with an individual’s personal preferences. The environment is another factor to consider as an improper environment…
Using the table below, identify three ways of finding out the communication and language needs of an individual. For each method, describe how effective it is at establishing the needs of the individual.
Method. How effective is this method? Speak to/Observe the Individual. In most cases, I believe this to be one of the most effective ways to communicate with an individual. By striking up a conversation with an individual, I can usually assess whether they are able to use the English language to communicate and how accomplished…
Describe two ways how effective communication can affect relationships in an adult social care setting between individuals using the service, their carers, colleagues and other practitioners.
Effective communication is very important in an adult social care setting and can have a positive affect on relationships. For example, communicating empathy when an individual is upset can make them feel cared for and understood, resulting in a deeper connection. Ultimately this builds trust between individuals, creating a more open, transparent and honest relationship.…
Identify four different reasons why people communicate.
People communicate for many different reasons. Socially, people communicate for pleasure, to ask questions or to offer choices. Communication can also be used to express a need or a feeling to others as well as share ideas and debate issues. In addition, communication can be used to show compassion and empathy towards others.