HSC CM8: Working in health and social care

1. Understand legislation, policies and procedures in relation to health and social care

• 1.1. Describe the relationship between legislation, policies and procedures
• 1.2. Summarise legislation in relation to health and social care
• 1.3. Analyse how legislation informs policies and procedures in health and social care provision

2. Understand the requirements of professional standards and codes of practice

• 2.1. Explain reasons for professional standards and codes of practice within the health and social care sector
• 2.2. Summarise requirements of professional standards and codes of practice

3. Understand the functions of health and social care provision and factors which influence service delivery

• 3.1. Explain the functions of national and local health and social care provision
• 3.2. Describe factors that influence national and local service delivery

4. Understand the roles and responsibilities of practitioners within health and social care

• 4.1. Explain the roles and responsibilities of health and social care practitioners
• 4.2. Describe different working relationships in health and social care settings
• 4.3. Explain the need for health and social care practitioners to adhere to the boundaries of their own job role