FDSC Report: Analysis of Innovation in Health and Social Care Sector

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the health and social care sector, focusing on innovation, particularly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It examines the nature of the sector, discussing advancements in technology, funding models, and the impact of the pandemic on service delivery. The report explores career pathways within the sector, highlighting the roles of various professional bodies and the implications of the pandemic on healthcare professionals. Furthermore, it delves into the structure, culture, and function of the FDSC (though the full form is not provided), considering stakeholder relationships and the effects of relevant legislation like the Health and Safety Act and the Equality Act. The report concludes with recommendations for future development and improvements within the sector.

FDSC Supporting
Innovation in health
and Social care

Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
MAIN BODY..................................................................................................................................3
Nature of the health and social care sector in its wide context....................................................3
Prospects of entering into a chosen sector as a career pathway..................................................5
Structure, culture and function of the Fdsc..................................................................................7
Stakeholder in health care and its relationship............................................................................9
Recommendation.......................................................................................................................10
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................11
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................12

INTRODUCTION
The COVID 19 pandemic have caused the huge level of disruptions in the health systems. The
health care system all around the world have reach to several level of advancement and
innovation in term of technology but still have to face vigorous situation. the hospital tends to
face various level of issues with bough unpresented strain on the image of hospital and clinic
such as a shortage of testing and medical supplies to issues in access among rural and
underserved populations. In this report, there will b discussion on the current situation of
pandemic on healthcare industry. In addition the structure, culture and function of the
organization will be discussed focusing on relationship between organization and its
stakeholders.
MAIN BODY
LO 1
Nature of the health and social care sector in its wide context
In the context of health and social care it can be said that, over the past century medical
science has accumulated a great amount of knowledge as well as expertise. Advanced technology
is one of the main key of success of this sector and it has made able to this industry and health
care professionals to treat diseases in a timely and effective manner. Due to this advanced
technology, life expectancy in developed and high-income countries have been doubled in
around past 130 years. The main meaning and aim of health and social care sector is to offer a
valid concept of care to public and individuals (Vujcic and et.al., 2017).
Current situation and funding
In the context of current situation of Covid-19 or pandemic it is stated that advancement
in this sector has made able to all to face this problem as digital technologies are being harnessed
to support public health response to this covid-19 worldwide like case identification, evaluation
of interventions on the basis of communication with people. Connected devices, computer
resources have changed this industry to the great extent as people do not have to wait for longer
hours for getting report, getting their tests done and many more. This covid-19 virus disease has
being declared a pandemic by WHO which has affected economy, living standards and the
global health. In the context of funding it is stated that the strategic preparedness and response
plan outlines a funding needs around US$675 in order to responding all critical response efforts.
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And until December 2020, WHO estimated of requirement of funding of around US$ 1.7 billion
for responding to all critical cases of Covid-19. There received fund from several donors
including: African Development Bank: 17, 180, 7577, Australia 9,737,467, OVID-19 Solidarity
Response Fund: 124,765,641 in US $( Corona Virus Disease, Donors and partner,. 2020).
So, in this regards it has found that health and social care sector are focusing on
strengthening core capacities by research and development of new technologies.
Commissioning: It refers a process by which all service and healthcare are planned,
purchased as well as monitored. It is stated that the majority of NHS England’s budget is
allocated to clinical commissioning groups. In the year of 2018-19 they invested around £85.4
billion out of total £112.7 billion. All of this amount spent by NHS on running of health care
service activities. It mainly supports NHS long term plan and improvement of healthcare
condition.
Regulations: There are some legislations and act which help people to get access to
healthcare services and improving their health. Quality improvement act, Medicaid, children’s
health insurance programme in which all health and service care and associated organizations are
responsible to provide better and qualitative healthcare services to all.
Different types of care: There are mainly 3 types of care in this sector such as: primary,
secondary and territory. Primary care focuses on general and basic care for all in order to
wellness of people. In secondary and territory care, healthcare professionals’ focuses on
providing advanced care or treat more severe condition.
Central and local service provider: There are several service providers such as:
generalists which are also known as medical doctors, whose main responsibility is internal
medicine and family practices. Physicial assiatnt who mainly works in partnership with MD and
DO.
Statistics of Covid-19
In addition, in the context of nature of health and social care in regards to Covid-19 it has
found that because of advanced technology, global population have subscribed to mobile devices
like Arogya satu app by which people can identify and underrated infection transmission in a
effective time, person and place. There are several other healthcare apps or data aggregation
systems are going to developed and used including: health map, EIOS, ProMED mail and others
(Digital Technologies in the Public-Health Responses to Covid-19, 2020). All these systems
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have ability to process and filter online data by processing machine learning into natural
language. These technique and data can be used in Covid-19 surveillance. There are several
systems have been used which have claimed detection of early disease reports for Covid19 by
making an effective use of news reports as well as crowd sourced. Preparing a robust system of
Primary Health Care Centres in order to provide qualitative health care and response to situations
of public emergency is no trivial matter. In this context it is stated that for fighting against this
problem and making use of advanced technology, health care and social care sector requires
focusing on some areas which include: data based planning, service type recognition on the basis
of characteristics of epidemic, allocation of financial resources for addressing this current
situation. Health workers also required to be trained in order to meet people’s demand, providing
extra care as per their needs as with advanced technology and resources, it also plays an
important role (Role of Primary Health care in the Covid-19 Pandemic, 2020). Total 30,064,848
cases of covid-19 have been reported till now in which 945,578 is a death rate. In the context of
the UK, it is found that till the date of 15th September 2020, total case have accounted to around
374,228 (Cumulative Number of Corona virus Cases in the U, 2020)
So, overall it can be said that health and social care sector has been changed in an effective
manner and it all happens because of advanced technology which has making this sector able to
face this pandemic situation in this manner and treating people to such extent.
LO 2
Prospects of entering into a chosen sector as a career pathway
Career pathway: As a health and social care professional, it is important to diagnose, treat
as well as prevent human illness and physical impairment. For working as health and social care
professional there is requirement of having diploma in this and appropriate skills.
It has been discussed that advanced technology has made able to health and social care
professionals able to face this situation in an effective manner but still we cannot forget all
problems which is increasing due to covid-19. This current problem and increasing rate of
patients is affecting this sector to the great extent. In the regards to effects of covid-19 on this
sector, it can be said that it is increasing patient stay rate in hospitals. Around 67% intensive care
unit (ICU) beds in many hospitals are going to fill with only flu victims. There are several city
hospitals where there are rarely unoccupied ICD beds.
Roles of different professional regulatory body
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BPS: It is a British psychological society in the UK. As a society physiological
professional, they support development of psychology for the greater public good, making them
aware about diseases and disseminating knowledge to increase public awareness
HCPC: It is one of the other professional bodies whose responsibility is to protect public
against disease and improving general wellness. For this, they require maintaining a register of
all people who perform some activities as social workers .
Safeguarding infection control
It has not only affected patient stay, occupied beds rate but also it is affecting health and
career pathway and current situation of health care professional, Nurses and doctors have to give
extra working hours or work extended shifts for a day and 2. Some ICU patients are being moved
to another units due to lack of ICU beds availability. One of the main effects which have been
stated that due to this pandemic and current situation of Covid-19, surgical procedures are
getting postponed. But emergency cases and patient with heart strokes, not have to wait as they
are being shifted in ICU (Can the Healthcare System Meet the Challenge of Pandemic Flu,
2020). So, it can be said that Covid-19 has affected this sector and career pathways to the great
extent but somehow by making use of innovation, technologies, they are managing and facing
this situation without getting frustrated. As a safeguard and prevention of Covid-19, healthcare
professional require making sure safety measures whilst caring for hospitalized and critical
patients. They also need to ensure access to personal protective equipment. People require
wearing masks, sanitizing their hands, washing hands and maintaining social distancing.
For choosing a career plan and pathway in social and healthcare requires continues
learning and ability to gain knowledge as well as managing learning. By identification of own
skills, weaknesses, exploring career ideas, making appropriate decision and setting achievable
goals are important and main steps of making a better career in this sector. For entering in this
health and social care as a career pathway, there is requirement for people to have graduate level
degree in one among all discussed roles such as: health administration, care manager, charity
officer, social work, nursing, health therapists etc. In non graduate level, people may become
therapist assistant, medical technician, health care and social work assistant if they have
willingness of working in this sector and abilities of handling any type of cases or dealing with
critical patients (Liaw and et.al., 2017). Aging populations and advances in medicine are
contributing to a slow and steady healthcare boom. But it is found that US is facing a skills gap
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in this health care sector because of some factors record-low unemployment rates as well as high
workforce non-participation rate. And in the regards to this current situation it can be said that
due to high risk and work load, staff turnover rate in this sector is increasing and affecting career
in this sector as a whole.
Health and safety act 1974: This act is the primary piece of legislation which covers
occupational safety and health. There are some general duties and objectives within it which
needs to be followed by healthcare professionals such as: protecting people from risks, ensuring
health and safety of patients and their family members (Sirrs, 2016).
Equality act: As per this act, health care professionals are allowed to provide equal and
fair treatment to their entire patient whether they are physically ill, mentally ill, adults, child and
women. Patients have right to take fair treatment and improve their health in an effective
manner.
`So, overall it can be said that Covid-19 has affected this industry to the great extent in a
negative manner and for that it is important to train staff and also make use of advanced
technologies.
LO 3
Structure, culture and function of the Fdsc
During the challenging days of the COVID pandemic, the structure of the health care sector
has been changing forever. The health care sector an essential worker is continuing the efforts
by putting them into risk by delivering the critical services. But it is important to note that’s
‘necessity is mother of invention’ and in case of disruption the acceleration is needed to change.
COVID-19 have exposed their weakness of the 19th and 20th century health care roles and
accelerated the need for the effective information sharing.
Employee and employers Structure
In the health care sector, pandemic have caused the huge disruption 1918 H1N1 influenza
(Spanish Flu) pandemic, with multiple waves of impact, millions of infections and deaths
worldwide, and broad disruption to societal and economic structure (Vujcic and et.al., 2017.).
FDSC have found that’s the current health care systems is not well structured to address
problems of the pandemic. The system of COVID is interconnected and interdependent world
with health care systems and associated supply chain bearing the acute pains from its
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indiscriminate spread. The firm have transformation with combination of short- and long-term
solutions which are built on the system level resilience and leader effectiveness.
Vision and mission
The main vision and mission of FDSC health and social care is to improve and develop
knowledge of people who are interested in this sector, making them able to provide better
services to patients and overall improving wellness of public. By providing some suggestions to
other healthcare organizations it improves overall health or health care activities.
The firm is prioritizing the engaged leadership along with emphasising on more team-
oriented approach for care delivery and collaboration across the organization. Previously the
form was following their legacy models for 19th and 20th century which are firmly structured
hierarchises and solid information’s proven out to be rigid in the case of pandemic face by 21th
century. The firm have more investments in disruptive innovations as leader to make fast
decision with more information and clarity. This accretion in making cycles will be helpful in
bringing the necessity shift in way of sharing information in organization process and system.
Services provided by the company
The firm have taken the decision to establish the fusion cell offering better tools. In
addition, it is also found study ambition, career and other suggestions to people who wants to
make career in health and social care. Overall it provides several services for improving health of
the general people and improving their living standard. It provides the future of medicines has
requirements of different leadership styles which are rooted in willingness to implement
decentralized authority, empowering the broader networks and creating the greater level of
accountability in decision making as per between staff and patients.
Current care quality commission report: Care quality commission focuses on
monitoring, inspecting as well as regulating healthcare services in order to make sure that they
meet fundamental standards of safety. There are several care and services in England are
qualitative but still people do not have experience of care as they find problems in receiving
effective and qualitative services. There are some findings across some areas have been made
such as: risks associated to patients were assessed, it is easier for patients to make an
appointment with their GP and there were continuity of care.
Culture
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COVID 19 have offered he health care’s system to have the more equity opportunities as agility
is the key to success for community provides and the future of value driven care. The firm have
belief that the pandemic has accelerated the advancements in way of delivering health
advancement in next 5 years (Brindle and Gawande, 2020). The fir has stated to have virtual
visit with the population as the pandemic was hitting the health to avoid physical meets. Fdsc
have found itself in the midst of profound changes in the term of cultural perspective by looking
out the priorities of health care delivery system. Hence the firm is rapidly morphing into the
static approaches to enhance the health of population. there will be flexibility in ala aspect of
operations to manage the business for decades.
Stakeholders
There are several people who take interest in this healthcare sector and want to provide better
services to people and improve their health. In thuis regards some stakeholders have been
identified such as: Treasury, Education, community groups, service providers, trainers, and civil
society organisations. All these play an important role in improving overall health of people by
making them aware about disease, treatment and current situations of Covid-19 as how they can
take care of themselves. They also provide several suggestions by which in the future they can
protect themselves against disease and easier ways of making appointment with their Gp as well
as easy access to health care.
There is the critical balancing acts to preserve the important component of culture as the
commitment to deliver the compassionate patient care and respect to each and every colleagues
priest in hospital premises. The firm is paying attention while radical change care models and
reward care giver for this excellent contribution and performance.
Function
The pandemic is something which have shakeup health care sector and worker. thy are
working with the determination in keeping the encourage, compassion and sift after hospital
shift. The corona virus has put the health professionals’ front lines in patient case at the
considerable risk of getting the infection. The function of the doctor, nurses and respiratory
therapist is having the probation completion in emergency room ICU continuing patient to
provide human touch cares while been swathed in personal protective equipment.
Ways of providing tacking issues of Covid-19: FDSC health care are tackling this
current situation in an effective manner as by making innovation in healthcare they respond to
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this global problem. They make people aware about this situation, ways of preventing
themselves, ways of taking help with GP and having access to healthcare. They have developed
new platforms on which people can have all information related to this like new guidelines,
report and others and can improve their health.
The hospital member is providing spiritual supports to the shell socked members and
frightened for grieving the family members. Chaplains put on PPE to pray for patients dying of
COVID-19 and give spiritual succour to doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists and administrators
who deeply appreciate their support. The critical nurses are monitoring the extremely ill patients
on ventilators suffering from coronavirus (Armocida and et.al., 2020). They are providing patient
one on one care to get stabilization for get through worst conditions. Hence, the firm and its
respective form line office along with all agents are propounding outstanding in situation on such
pandemic.
Stakeholder in health care and its relationship
Stakeholder plays an important role in ensuring the successful adaptions of the different
evidence in the healthcare system in perfect manner. There is the need for necessary support
providing resources, different skill and knowledge which are required by project implementation.
In the health care systems. big data analysis will b be helpful in transforming the health care
industry but the industry has to undergo into fundamental changes before the one can capture its
full value in perfect manner (Elkbuli, Ehrlich and McKenney, 2020).
The stakeholder have inclusion of the long list such as government such as Ministry of Health or
Department of Health, but also Finance, Treasury, Education, etc, non-governmental
organisations and not-for-profit sector, community groups and civil society organisations,
business and the private sector, political parties, local government, health insurance groups and
other health care funders, donors and aid agencies, including global health initiatives, UN
agencies, including WHO, health workers 'organisations & health care providers' networks
patients and health service users.
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So, the important stakeholder of the Fdsc healthcare are divided into the 2 section during
the COVID pandemic such as internal and external-
Internal stakeholders:
Patients All the human is patient at one time or another. Patient are typically one who are
citizen. the former one has the fiduciary duty to establish a policy framework to benefit patients.
Patient tends not receive the care service for form the providers. There is need to access all
information about the device through care and electro one.
Health care providers or staff: They operationalize care delivery within the policy framework
for providing the health services and maintain equivalent health information. There used to
coordinates with patient care as care team members (COVID., 2020). Most of them have
independent business and must manage their own operations and finance. They are mainly
responsible for providing qualitative healthcare services to patients and improving their health.
Family members: It is other one of the important internal stakeholder because after health care
professional, family members are the one who take care of the patient and make them able to lie
their normal life. They are the one who also got affected from the health of their member or
patient. They have to face problems but still they want to improve overall health of their member
patient.
External stakeholders
Policymakers who will establish proper framework for the healthcare. This will be body knows
as the jurisdictional entity responsible for health of population. They are having aggregated data
from the patient, providers and payors to deal population metrics to look into health economies.
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Payor- They operationalize the financial elements of the policy frameworks as payors tends to
enrol patient as beneficiaries. They used to produce care services from providers on behalf of
their patient beneficiaries. This actuarial task ensuring the financial sustainability of the care
program.
Care quality commission: It is one of the external stakeholders who take interest in this health
and social care sector and by regulating all health and social care services in England they ensure
better services to people. The main responsibility of this stakeholder is to endure the quality as
well as safety of care in hospitals, ambulances and care homes. Under this commission, patients
receive all care and services in an effective and far
Health and safety executives: It is one of the main Britain’s national regulators for workplace
safety and health as their main responsibility is preventing or protecting staff and all members at
workplace from accidents, injury and deaths. This UK government agency is also responsible for
regulation and enforcement of workplace health and safety. There are several functions which
are being completed by this executive such as: making arrangement for securing government
departments, employees and employers.
So, overall it can be said that both internal and external stakeholders are liable and play an
important role in improving health of people and their wellness and also tackling this current
Covid-19 pandemic condition in an effective manner.
CQC standard report: In this context it can be said that for each practice, this CQC
inspection rate performance at different levels. In which it rates every population group for all
questions and also an aggregated rating for each key question. By rating this and making an
alignment with the Company it provides report and take action accordingly.
Risk assessment and safeguarding service users: Safeguarding process for tackling
covid-19 plays an important role as by following 7 main steps they improve health of people,
make them aware and also allow them to prevent themselves against this. All steps of this
include: raising a concern within organization, reporting all raised concerns to ASC, gathering
appropriate information for taking better decision, making strategy and discussion about this for
solving problem, focusing on enquiry, case conference and review all steps. Risk assessment also
require taking some steps into consideration for each building and regular location used for
ensuring that all people are living in an effective manner and also having access to all basic
needs,
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