The Care Certificate Framework Privacy and Dignity Standard 7 Main areas: I will understand the principals that underpin privacy and dignity in care I will maintain the privacy and dignity of the individual(s) in my care I will support an individual’s right to make choices I will support individuals in making choices about their care I will understand how to support active participation I will support the individual in active participation in their own care Links Code of Conduct: Standard 2 Compassion in Practice (6 C’s) Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage and Commitment Standard 7
Communicate effectively to enable individuals to assess their needs, and develop and gain confidence to self care Support and enable individuals to access appropriate information to manage their self care needs Support and enable individuals to develop skills in self care Support and enable individuals to use technology to support self care Advise individuals how to access support networks and participate in the planning, development and evaluation of services Support and enable risk managements and risk taking to maximise independence and choice. It is important within both social care and health, that you show respect for other people’s beliefs, values and attitudes, even when you don’t agree with them. Your role is to support that person live their life as they want and not as you feel that they should and to support them to maintain their overall well-being and this includes physical well being, emotional and spiritual well-being. If you have concerns regarding supporting an individual in active participation in own care either from your own practice or that of a colleague, it is important that you do report it, to an appropriate person. Standard 7 Workbook
7.3d Describe why there may be times when you need to support an individual to question or challenge decisions made about them by others Standard 7.4 – Support individuals in making choices their care 7.4c Reflect on how your own personal views could influence an individual’s own choices or decisions Standard 7.5 – Understand how to support active participation 7.5a Describe the importance of how valuing people contributes to active participation 7.5b Explain how to enable individuals to make informed choices about their lives
not want others to be able to see 7.2c Explain why it is important not to disclose anything about the individual that they may wish to be kept private, unless it is appropriate to do so. This could include: Health condition Sexual orientation Personal history Social circumstances Assessed by any of the following methods: - 1:1 discussion - Group work - Written 7.2d Report any concerns they have to the relevant person. This include: Senior member of staff Carer Family member The assessment must be observed in the workplace as part of the normal work duties. The opportunity to demonstrate this during the induction period may not arise. Therefore the use of simulation / role play using scenarios is permitted 7.3 Support an individual’s right to make choices 7.3a Describe ways of helping individuals to make informed choices Assessed by any of the following methods: - 1:1 discussion - Group work - Written 7.3b Explain how risk assessment processes can be used to support the right of individuals to make their own decisions Assessed by any of the following methods: - 1:1 discussion - Group work - Written 7.3c Explain why personal views must not influence an individual’s own choices or decisions Assessed by any of the following methods: - 1:1 discussion - Group work - Written 7.3d Describe why there may be times when they need to support an individual to question or challenge decisions made about them by others Assessed by any of the following methods: - 1:1 discussion - Group work - Written 7.4 Support individuals in making 7.4a Demonstrate how to support individuals to make informed choices The assessment must be observed in the
choices about their care workplace as part of the normal work duties 7.4b Check risk assessment processes are used to support the right of individuals to make their own decisions The assessment must be observed in the workplace as part of the normal work duties 7.4c Reflect on how their own personal views could influence an individual’s own choices or decisions The assessment should be undertaken as a reflection exercise 7.4d Report any concerns I have to the relevant person. This include: Senior member of staff Carer Family member The assessment must be observed in the workplace as part of the normal work duties. The opportunity to demonstrate this during the induction period may not Therefore the use of simulation / role play using scenarios is permitted 7.5 Understand how to support active participation 7.5a Describe the importance of how valuing people contributes to active participation Assessed by any of the following methods: - 1:1 discussion - work - Written 7.5b Explain how to enable individuals to make informed choices about their lives Assessed by any of the following methods: - 1:1 discussion - Group work - Written 7.5c List other ways they can support active participation Assessed by any of the following methods: - 1:1 discussion - work - Written 7.5d Describe the importance of enabling individuals to develop skills in self-care and to maintain their own network of friends within their community Assessed by any of the following methods: - 1:1 discussion - Group work - Written 7.6 Support the individual in active participation in own care 7.6a Demonstrate that they can support the active participation of individuals in their care The assessment must be observed in the workplace as part of the normal work duties 7.6b Reflect on how own personal views could restrict the individual’s ability to actively participate in their care The assessment should be undertaken as a reflection exercise 7.6c Report any concerns to the relevant person. This include: The assessment must be observed in the
Senior member of staff Carer Family member workplace as part of the normal work duties. The opportunity to demonstrate this during the induction period may not arise. Therefore the use of simulation / role play using scenarios is permitted I am satisfied with the evidence of learning that it meets all the required standards. Assessor’s Name: Assessor’s Position: Assessor’s Signature: Date: Learner’s Signature: Date: