Unit 03 Understand duty of care in adult health and social care

1. Understand what is meant by ‘duty of care’

• 1.1 Explain what is meant by ‘duty of care’ within the context of adult health and social care
• 1.2 Describe how duty of care influences health and social care practice

2. Know about dilemmas and conflicts relating to duty of care

• 2.1 Describe dilemmas that may arise between the duty of care and an individual’s rights
• 2.2 Describe possible conflicts for a health and social care worker between duty of care to an individual and the demands of an employer
• 2.3 Explain where to get additional support and advice on how to resolve such dilemmas

3. Know how to recognise and report unsafe practices

• 3.1 Describe unsafe practices that may affect the wellbeing of individuals
• 3.2 Explain the actions to take if unsafe practices have been identified
• 3.3 Describe the action to take if suspected abuse or unsafe practices have been reported but nothing has been done in response

4. Understand the impact of own actions on individuals and others

• 4.1 Explain how health and social care workers can promote a positive culture
• 4.2 Give examples of ways that own actions can impact on individuals and others
• 4.3 Explain the importance of sharing concerns with a responsible professional
• 4.4 Explain the possible consequences of health and social care workers failing to act in the interests of individuals and others

5. Understand the importance of consent in health and social care practice

• 5.1 Define the meaning of: • consent • best interests
• 5.2 Identify different ways of gaining consent
• 5.3 Explain actions to take when consent: • is not given • cannot be confirmed