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(M/618/4168) Unit 2 - Principles, Values and Regulation in the Health and Social Care Sector - ATHE Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Level - 3

Learning outcome 1: Understand current policy on health and social care
Learning outcome 2: Understand legislation and guidance which impact on the provision and practice of health and social care
Learning outcome 3: Understand the principles and values that underpin the provision of care

Indicative Content

1 Understand current policy on health and social care in chosen country
• Government policy on health and social care; priorities; how policy is set; areas funded/underfunded
• Other government policies affecting provision e.g. economic policy, immigration policies etc.
• Impacts of policy on provision e.g. provision of facilities, employment of staff, commissioning of services.

2 Understand legislation and guidance which impact on the provision and practice of health and social care
• Legislation e.g. care, health, mental health, human rights, equality, health and safety, data protection.
• Guidance e.g. sector guidance, medical guidance, professional guidance, codes of conduct.
• Key points - application of legislation and guidance (who it applies to, when and how); aims and purpose e.g. protection of individuals, equal access to provision etc.; penalties for non- compliance
• Sources e.g. government legislation; professional bodies; clinical bodies e.g. in UK NICE and British Medical Association.
• Status e.g. legal, mandatory, voluntary
• .Impacts on provision and workers e.g. maintaining safety and quality of provision; ensuring consistency; practical aspects such as record keeping requirements.

3 Understand the underlying principles and values that underpin the provision of care
• Underpinning principles of care e.g. in UK fundamental principles, dignity agenda, duty of care, safeguarding, ethics.
• Impact e.g. on quality and safety of care, support for rights of individuals, consistency and co- ordination of care; impact of failure to comply e.g. poor quality care, infringement of rights, safeguarding issues, striking off by professional body.
• Initiatives e.g. in UK dignity agenda, promotion of rights, person-centred care, 6C's (Care., Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage, Commitment).

Assignment

You have started work for a health and social care organisation. As you have just finished college and are up to date with your knowledge of legislation, regulation and guidance, the manager has asked you to put together a guide on key points that staff can use as a reference.

You should choose a country on which to base the guide.

The Study Skills used, developed and assessed through this assignment are as follows:

• Critical thinking
• Planning and organising
• Gathering information, note taking and summarising
• Analysis
• Written skills
• Academic skills, including referencing
• Application of IT skills

Assessment Problem 1

Section 1 of your guide is about current policy on health and social care in your chosen country. You need to:
• Identify current government policies relating to health and social care in your chosen country.
• Explain the impact of policy on the health and social care sector and on the provision of care within your chosen country.

Extension activities:
To gain a merit grade, you should also:
• Assess how policy meets the current needs of the population in terms of health and social care.

Assessment Problem 2

Section 2 of your guide is about legislation and guidance that impacts on the sector. You should:
• Outline sources and status of legislation, regulation and guidance in your chosen country
• Analyse the impacts of legislation and guidance on the provision of health and social care provision and on health and social care workers

Extension activities:
To gain a merit grade, you should also:
• Analyse the aims and purpose of legislation and guidance

To gain a distinction grade, you should also:
• Assess the implications of failure to comply with legislation or guidance.

Assessment Problem 3
The final section of your guide looks at principles and values that underpin the provision of care in your chosen country. You should:
• Describe the underpinning principles of health and social care.
• Outline how these principles impact on the provision of care.
• Explain initiatives to promote the fundamental principles among those working in health and social care.

Extension activities:
To gain a merit grade, you should also:
• Assess how underlying principles support basic human rights.

To gain a distinction grade, you should also:
• Assess the implications of failing to adhere to fundamental principles of care.

Attachment:- Diploma in Health and Social Care.rar