HSC301: The main roles and responsibilities of Health and Social care workers when delivering care: An introduction to Health and Social Care, Assignment, ICL, UK

Introduction

(Briefly explain the context/background and what you will discuss in assignment)

Task 1:

The main roles and responsibilities of Health and Social care workers when delivering care

AC 1.1 Roles and Responsibilities of Health and Social Care professionals

State the role of healthcare professionals (midwives, nurses, carers) in the provision of services.

Write some points about how healthcare professionals can empower individuals by protecting their rights.

1)  Promoting anti-discriminatory practices

•  Non-judgemental

•   Person centred care

• Treat them uniquely

2) Encourage independence

• Choice about lifestyle

• Community groups

3)  Empowering individuals

•  Informed decisions about their care

•  Opportunities to lead their life

AC 1.2 Reporting Poor Practice

Demonstrate your understanding of reporting poor practice in Health and Social care setting by showing that how you will report to your manager, regarding any poor practices in the workplace.

Your report should focus on:

•  Poor practices in healthcare (negligence, poor hygiene, etc.)

• How to report poor practice ( you can choose any practice such as negligence)

Task 2: The importance of regulatory bodies in delivery of high quality care

AC 2.1 Role of Regulatory Bodies

Explain how regulatory bodies ensure the quality of health and social care services. You can discuss the role of

•  Medicine and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/medicines-and-healthcare-products-regulatory-Agency)

 Care Quality Commission (https://www.cqc.org.uk/)

AC 2.2 Bodies regulating the professions

Identify the professional bodies that are responsible for the management of Health and Social Care

Professions. You can discuss the roles and responsibilities of:

•  Health Education England (https://www.hee.nhs.uk/)

• Royal College of Physician of Edinburgh (https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/regulation-health-and-social-care-professionals).

•  Health and Care Professions Council (https://www.hcpc-uk.org/)

Task 3:

Role of the inter- professional team in delivering Health and Social care 

AC 3.1 roles and responsibilities of the inter-professional team in meeting care needs in the case study

AC 3.2: Discuss the difference between multi- disciplinary and inter-professional team working

AC 3.3: Discuss the potential barriers to team working and how they could be overcome.