Analysis of Health and Social Care Policy Development

The provided document is an assignment on developing lean and agile healthcare supply chains. It discusses various topics such as school-family-community partnerships, ethics in Aboriginal research, social media in clinical care, data collection in qualitative research, and patient activation in healthcare. The assignment also explores the design of youth mental health services, effective team-based healthcare, patient empowerment, and peer support in mental health services. A person-centred approach is highlighted as a key aspect of modern healthcare. The assignment aims to provide insights into the complexities of healthcare policy development and the importance of research in informing these decisions.

Health and social
care in Practice

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
TASK 1 ...........................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Methods through which principles are applied in organization ......................................1
1.2 Procedure for protecting clients and patients from harm ................................................2
1.3 Benefits of person centred approach ...............................................................................2
1.4 Ethical dilemmas and conflicts in providing health care and support .............................3
TASK 2 ...........................................................................................................................................3
2.1 Implementation of rules, regulations, legislation related to heath care sector ................3
2.2 Methods through which rules are created in accordance with national requirements .....4
2.3 Impact of local policies, rules and regulations on organization policy and practice .......5
TASK 3 ...........................................................................................................................................5
3.1 Theories to underpin heath and social care practice.........................................................5
3.2 Social processes impact on users of healthcare sector ....................................................6
3.3 Evaluate effectiveness of inter professional working ......................................................6
TASK 4 ...........................................................................................................................................7
4.1 Role, responsibilities, accountabilities in heath care sector ...........................................7
4.2 Own contribution to development of heath care policy ..................................................7
4.3 Recommendations to develop own contributions ............................................................7
CONCLUSION ...............................................................................................................................8

INTRODUCTION
Principles of health and social care are different principles which can be applied to
company so that firm can create various rules and regulations for people so that they can easily
remain fit and healthy (Aronsson, Abrahamsson and Spens, 2011). Through this people can
easily perform all tasks and activities in a proper manner. It directly helps in protecting the
society from various diseases. Report describes about the Allied Healthcare which deals with
healthcare services. It was found in 1972 in U.K. Assignment describes about understanding the
methods through which principles of support can be executed in health and social care practice.
It also explains about the impact of rules, regulations, legislations and code of practice on
organizational policy and practice. It also describes about the theories that underpin health and
social care practice. It also explains about the contribution to development and implementation
of health and social care organizational policy.
TASK 1
1.1 Methods through which principles are applied in organization
There are various principles which can be applied in the firm. These are important so that
perform can be protected from any diseases and they can become healthy and fit. Various
principles used in Allied Healthcare are:
Principles of support: These principles are created so that they can provide support to all
family members, individuals and friends etc. It also treats all people in am equal manner. Thus it
respects diversity, different culture and values etc.
Values: These are the beliefs that a person has to follow in the firm. It includes care,
compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment etc. Through this firm can
run successfully.
Individuality: Company has to give priority to all persons views and opinions and do not
impose their decisions on other persons.
Rights: Company can give rights to all staff employees and patients such as privacy,
dignity, food choices, dress choices and workers can listen to views of all persons.
Choice: Company can give right to choice to all patients and service user so that they can
eat and bath. They can also select the activities which can be performed by the person.
Privacy: Company can easily provide privacy to all service users (Aveyard, 2014). Thus
is crucial so that they do not feel that service provider interferes in their task and activities.
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1.2 Procedure for protecting clients and patients from harm
Protection from risks means the various methods which can protect against any risk.
Protection from harm means various methods which can protect the harm (Bryan and Henry,
2012). There are five steps which can be followed by service provider so that client, patients and
colleagues can be protected from harm. Procedure followed by Allied Healthcare are:
Identification of hazard: It is the first step to protect client or patients. Company can
easily identify the hazards of a particular situation. It is important so that risk can be protected at
an early stage. Thus it can be cured at an initial stage.
Identify person: In this step company can easily determine the person so that they can
protect the person such as client, patients and colleagues. It is crucial so that individual can be
protected from any risks such as diseases or about other risks.
Evaluate: Company can easily monitor the risk which is involved in the company. It is
crucial so that person can be protected from risk and thus they can become healthy and fit. It
helps in building a good advice through selection of various experts. Company can build various
alliances with other firms so that firm can reduce risks.
Record the findings: In this step company can record the finding of risk so that they can
measure risks. It is also crucial so that organization can easily take steps to reduce the risk which
is involved in the company.
Evaluate and modify the risk assessment : It is the final step of the procedure and in this
company easily evaluate the risk assessment plan so that they can take steps to easily modify it
or it can take steps to improve the risk assessment plan so that person can be protected from
risks.
1.3 Benefits of person centred approach
Person centred approach means the planning, developing and monitoring care so that it
can easily satisfy the needs of all persons. It also includes discussing with the family members,
people and experts of service users so that best treatment can be given to service users. Benefits
of person centred approach in Allied Healthcare are (Person-Centred Approach, 2018):
Improving clinical outcomes: Through these approaches it can directly improve the
outcomes of clinical cases. It includes support of self management staff so that they can improve
symptoms such as hypertension, cancer, heart failure etc (Castellano, 2014). Medication is also
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given so that better results can be determined. This is crucial so that person can be protected
from the risks (Chretien and Kind, 2013).
Increases staff satisfaction and morale: Through person centred approach it can direct
increase the satisfaction level of all staff members. It also increase the job satisfaction in the
company and decrease the emotional exhaustion of all workers. Through this it increase the
senses of accomplishment of all staff members. This results in best and superior results of all
professionals.
Improving the cost effectiveness: Manager of company can directly inform about
treatment to all persons and they can also monitor the treatment and other services in hospitals.
This is important so that it can reduce the hospitalization, unscheduled visits to doctors and thus
all people can easily select less costly treatment as compared to costly treatments.
1.4 Ethical dilemmas and conflicts in providing health care and support
Ethical dilemmas is the situation in which a person has to made a different choice
between one or two alternatives. Many service user has to face many ethical dilemmas when
provides protection and services to service users in people. Even when people do not want to
taker treatment from the diseases but then also service provider has to provide treatment to all
service users. For example Shane Zardia is suffering from Diabetes. Thus service provider and
other experts has given a advice so that they can take all medicines and they can easily cure
these diseases. Doctors have also given a advice so that they can be protected from all diseases
such as performing exercises and aerobics which can reduce the cholesterol level of all people
and person can remain healthy and fit for longer period of time.
In this situation Shane Zardia do not want to take treatment and do not want to perform
the exercise. Thus as a result service user has to think in a different manner. They have to follow
all rules, legislations and policy so that they can easily provide all services and at the same tine
respect the person. Through these rules and guidelines they can easily guide service users and
can fulfil all needs and requirements of all patients.
There is an example that Veena tell to her staff members that their family members are
abusing them (Cleary, Horsfall and Hayter, 2014). Thus as a result right of safety is given
priority or manager can give priority to right to protection. Thus this is the dilemma.
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TASK 2
2.1 Implementation of rules, regulations, legislation related to heath care sector
There are various rules, regulations, legislations that are related to heath care sector
which is implemented in the organization (Dharamsi, Spadafora and Woollard, 2011). Thus
various rules and different acts which are applied in Allied healthcare are:
Care standards act, 2000: It was established by the national care standards commission.
It's main aim is to create various rules and regulations for the independent hospitals and
regulation of children's house, independent clinics, care homes, nursing agencies and the
voluntary adoption. It also creates various divisions for regulation and monitoring of local
authorities fostering and adoption services. It's aim is to deliver the case services to the housing
sector which can be residential homes to nursing homes. It was passed on 20th July, 2000 and to
protect the vulnerable adults in residential care in private sector. Through this any person can be
protected from all diseases and from any other risks.
Care homes regulations act, 2002: These rules are applied to England only. In this new
rules and regulations and legislations are created so that they can protect the person. This act can
easily replace regulatory system in relation to residential care homes and nursing homes by
registered homes Act, 1984. Thus there can be various rules and regulation which can directly
protect a person. Thus as a result they can easily maintain good position in the industry and can
protect the individuals.
2.2 Methods through which rules are created in accordance with national requirements
There are various methods through which various rules are created and they are in
according with national and policy requirements. Various methods which are applied in Allied
healthcare are:
Various guidelines are required so that app policies and procedures are created. Local
policies are smaller as compared to national policies who has a wide scope. There are many
groups who think that local policies are created and they are very specific in nature. For best and
superior result the plans and policies are carefully monitored and evaluated so that they can
easily be planned and implemented in the organization.
There must be proper synchronization and correlation between local authorities and local
policies so that rules and regulations are created according to national policy (Greene, 2017).
Rules, policies and other regulations must be simple and easy to understand so that they do not
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create confusion in the company. This also helps the company in misinterpretation of all policies
and rules in the company (Hibbard and Greene, 2013). If there is a situation that all local policies
follow the national policies they can directly show a good culture of a local area. Rules and
policies can be modified according to organizations so that they can directly improve the quality
of care and social care.
If the rules, regulations and legislations clearly shows a good culture in the company then
all workers can directly follow all plans and policies and they feel very comfortable as it show a
good culture and if there is opposite situation then workers do not follow all rules and
regulations.
It is very crucial that company has to monitor the local policies and rules so that they can
easily monitor the rules and regulations. This helps the firm in creating modifications in rules
and regulations which can be applied in the company.
2.3 Impact of local policies, rules and regulations on organization policy and practice
Policies, rules and regulations can impact the firm in a drastic manner. Thus the
organization can run in a better manner. Impact of rules, regulations and legislations on Allied
Healthcare are:
 It directly helps the company to give a good direction to all workers. Thus as a result
they can easily follow all rules and regulations. Without proper rules and policies they do
not have knowledge to properly follow the rules and regulations.
 Organization can easily implement the rules, regulations and legislations only when they
have knowledge of the rules and regulations. If they do not have knowledge they cannot
execute it in the firm.
 By properly following the rules and practices the organization cannot violate the
individual rights. Thus they can easily protect the rights of all individuals. Thus as a
result organization can perform the activities and tasks in a better manner.
 Suitable, appropriate and ethical environment is created of Allied Healthcare follows all
rules and regulations. Thus it directly motivate all staff members so that they can easily
perform better. Hence as a result organization can run in a better manner (McGorry,
Bates and Birchwood, 2013).
 As allied Healthcare follows all the rules and regulations then company can directly run
in a proper and effective manner. It results in smooth working of the organization.
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 Through following of laws it directly creates and develop the discipline level among all
staff members in the company (Mitchell and Golden, 2012). Thus workers can become
punctual and they can perform all tasks in a proper time.
 If anyone do not follow any rule and legislation then employee is punished. They have to
give fine and they can also loose their jobs. This motivates all staff members to properly
follow all rules and laws.
TASK 3
3.1 Theories to underpin heath and social care practice
Various theories are used by organization so that they can easily promote health and care
in company. Theories performed by Allied Healthcare are:
Theory of human growth and development: This act is followed by the company so that
they can provide effective services to those people who can directly contribute to healthy
lifestyle. Through this they can directly maintain a healthy lifestyle and loving in the company.
Theory of managing stress and behaviour: In this situation it gives various methods to
reduce the stress. There are various circumstances in which service provider is confused
regarding the services which is provided to service user. They cannot understand the work which
they had to perform and thus increase the stress level. The following methods can directly
reduce the stress level.
Social learning: These homes are created mainly for old people. This is crucial so that all
people can easily communicate with each other and they can easily learn many things.
3.2 Social processes impact on users of healthcare sector
Various social processes are there which can impact the users of healthcare sector. Impact
of social processes on users of Allied Healthcare are:
Isolation: Patients who are suffering from any communicable duties they are treated in
separate wards and individuals who face any mental issues are given a separate ward room. Thus
service users has to provide effective services to all patients so that they can feel better and
supportive and relaxing environment is created in the company.
Marginalization and poverty: Marginalization is a type of discrimination. Thus service
users in the company has to give equal treatment to all service providers. They can treat all
patients in a fair manner so that there is no inequality in the company (Moule and Hek, 2011).
Thus as a result they can easily enhance their reputation in the company.
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Poverty is also a major issue. Thus poor persons have to given equal opportunity so that
they can get treatment as all people gets the treatment. They need not to be discriminated in any
manner (Pulvirenti, McMillan and Lawn, 2014).
3.3 Evaluate effectiveness of inter professional working
Inter professional working means the different disciple and skills related to working in
the same company. In Allied Healthcare all patients can easily communicate with each other so
that they can easily share their knowledge with each other. It is an efficient strategy. Patients are
suffering from various diseases and thus company have to work in a professional manner so that
all staff members can work in a better manner. Thus it can directly enhance the satisfaction level
of all patients.
The nurses and other experts as well as professional has to provide efficient and effective
services to all patients so that they can easily deliver best results. This also helps the company to
give support in various services such as physiotherapy and therapy. Through this Allied
healthcare can provide efficient and best services to all patients. Thus as a result they can easily
enhance the satisfaction level of all people.
TASK 4
4.1 Role, responsibilities, accountabilities in heath care sector
My role and responsibilities and accountabilities in Allied Healthcare sector are:
I have a role that I should treat all patients in an equal manner and do not do discrimination
among all individuals who are taking treatment from the organization. At the same time I have to
consider the values, culture and lifestyle of all persons and thus provide services according to
lifestyle of all people.
I have various accountabilities. I have to motivate all people so that they can deliver
effective services to all people. I have to evaluate the work of all staff members so that they can
perform better.
I have a duty that I have to improve my communication level so that I can easily interact
with all patients in a better manner. I have to give training to all staff members so that I can
deliver effective and efficient services to all service users (Repper and Carter, 2011).
4.2 Own contribution to development of heath care policy
My biggest role in firm is to create effective and efficient firms policy. It directly allows
the service providers to perform their role in a better manner.
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As I am a manager so thus I have to protect the life of all people in firm. I have to collect
crucial resources for the organization so that I can deliver best services to all clients. I have a
responsibility to create various rules and regulations so that all staff members can become
discipled and punctual (Sheldon, 2011).
I have to create effective and efficient strategies related to old age so that they can be
treated in a better manner and they can get treatment in time. Staff members can behave in a
proper manner with old people.
4.3 Recommendations to develop own contributions
Various recommendations given by me in Allied Healthcare are:
 Manager can easily monitor the activities and tasks in a continuous basis.
 Manager can easily create various small committees so that all people living in heath and
social care can easily function in an better manner.
 Training seminars are organized so that they can provide effective training to all staff
members and thus they can easily deliver effective services to all staff members.
 Staff rotation, promotion can be done in frequent manner so that all workers can learn
about different activities and thus as a result they can easily deliver good services.
 Manger can apply various methods so that they can develop warm, friendly environment
to all staff members so that staff members can perform in an efficient manner.
 Protocols are there which can easily maintain good heath and hygiene in the firm.
CONCLUSION
It is concluded from above report that health and safety is very crucial in every company.
There are various principles which can be executed in firm. Impact of rules, regulations and
legislations on healthcare sector, theories which promote good health and own contribution to
development of health and social care policy.
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