Module 4: Meeting individual needs

Meeting individual needs

What does this mean?

Individuals requiring care will not all have the same needs.

Look at these images and suggest ways in which each individual will need care.

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Why is care planning important?

Care planning addresses an individual’s full range of needs which can impact on health and well-being, for example medical needs. Can you think of five other needs? Use the images to help you then click on each one to see our suggestions.

educational mental health economic Care needs

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personal

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ethnic and cultural background medical By taking into account an individual’s wider circumstances, care planning can be personalised to them. Module 4: Meeting individual needs

The care planning cycle: what is involved

Discuss what each stage involves then click on the boxes to find out more.

Can be made by a health or social care professional, an individual or their carer. Referral Discussion of the care plan’s effectiveness and whether care should continue, be improved or reduced.

Review/Evaluation Assessment Identifies where the individual needs support.

Care Planning Production of a care plan stating who will do what and when, using which services. Checks to ensure the individual is provided with the correct care, at the right time and place.

Monitoring Implementation The care plan is carried out. Module 4: Meeting individual needs

The care planning cycle: how is it carried out?

Discuss how each stage is carried out then click on the boxes to find out more.

By phone call, email or letter to either social services or a GP.

Referral Each care plan will be reviewed within the first six weeks and at least once a year. Meetings are held between the MDT as well as with the individual and their family. Review/Evaluation Assessment For social care, this is usually at home where the individual is interviewed and observed doing a set of practical tasks. For health care, this usually takes place in a hospital setting.

Care Planning A multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meeting is held, with the individual and carer consulted.

Home visits, telephone calls, letters, questionnaires, observations and recording of any complaints.

Monitoring Implementation Those identified in the care plan will carry out their allotted tasks as described.

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Care planning in action

Now watch this video clip about Gladys, an elderly lady whose care plan enables her to remain at home.

As you watch the clip, think about the benefits of the care plan for Gladys. Click here Click here for a blank table to complete while you watch the video.

for a completed table with some sample ideas to compare with yours.

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Who could be referred for an assessment?

Individuals with a range of health or social needs can be referred. Use the pictures below to help you then click on each one to see our suggestions.

People with learning disabilities People with sensory impairment People with mental health needs

Who?

People with physical disabilities Older people with care needs Carers needing support People who misuse substances Module 4: Meeting individual needs

What does the assessment involve?

Look at these images and discuss what the assessment might involve.

The assessment is a detailed consideration of the individual’s capabilities to determine their care needs.

Click here to see an example of an assessment checklist.

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Who is involved in an assessment?

A number of health and social care practitioners are involved in the care planning process alongside the individual and their carer. Record some examples here then click in the boxes below to see our suggestions.

Health Care Social Care In GP practices: practice nurses In hospitals: specialist nurses In homes: community matrons, case managers and social care workers.

Social worker or others including occupational therapist.

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What care is provided in a care plan?

Record some examples here and then click in the boxes below to see our suggestions. Health Care Social Care

General health care needs:

• Medication • • Changing dressings/catheters Blood pressure checks • • Palliative care Physiotherapy

Help with daily living tasks:

• • • • Personal hygiene Washing and ironing Cooking Cleaning • • • • Shopping Getting in/out of bed Transport Disability equipment and adaptations to the home Module 4: Meeting individual needs

Interventions

Choose six interventions below that could be included in the care plans on the right. Click to highlight the colour that matches the care plan.

Raised toilet seat Named care workers visit

Dignity and hygiene

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Given injections Intercom system Assistance dressing Escorted to GP Dressings changed Walk-in shower fitted Stair lift installed Blood pressure checked Medication administered Adapted cutlery provided

Safety and security

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Prescriptions collected Aid call alarm Laundry washed Guard rail on bed Incontinence pads provided Bath hoist

Health care

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Key features of a care plan

Discuss the key features of a care plan with the following prompts in mind: What? Who? When? Then click to see our suggestions.

• • • • • • What care or equipment is needed.

Who is responsible for providing this care, service or equipment.

Who is responsible for making sure the care plan is carried out.

The names of key people involved and how to contact them.

When services are expected to begin.

A review date.

Click here to see a sample blank care plan.

Click here to see a sample completed care plan.

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Benefits of care planning

Three benefits are listed below. Can you think of five more? Record your ideas then click to reveal our suggestions.

Benefit 1 An accurate diagnosis.

Benefit 2 A choice of treatments decided by a group of experts, rather than by one doctor. Benefit 3 Better coordination and continuity of care.

Benefit 4 Benefit 5 Benefit 6 Benefit 7 Benefit 8 • • Reduced delays in care and waiting times.

Appropriate and consistent information offered.

• All care needs considered.

• Personalised care and services.

• Independence is promoted.

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Case studies

Look at the following case studies and think about each individual’s care needs. Discuss how care plans would be devised for them.

Stuart is a 5 year old boy who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy after an accident. He now has to use a wheelchair, his speech is slurred and he needs help with all daily living activities. He lives with his parents and two brothers. Investigate the local care provision available to support the care needs of the family.

Sophia is 38 years old. She is married with two children. After discovering a lump in her breast she has been diagnosed with cancer. Investigate the local care provision available to support women in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.

Click here to see a table showing each individual’s needs identified.

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