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Duty of care for learning disability workers

By: Barksby, Justine.
Contributor(s): Harper, Lucy.
Series: Mandatory Unit and Common Induction Standards.Publisher: Exeter : Kidderminster Learning Matters : BILD 2011Description: xi, 37 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm.ISBN: 9780857256133.Subject(s): SUPPORT SERVICES | DUTY OF CARE | SAFETY | SUPPORT STAFF | STAFF TRAINING
Contents:
Understanding the meaning of duty of care|Dilemmas that may arise about duty of care|Handling comments, adverse events and incidents
Summary: "This book gives you all the information you need to complete both the Common Induction Standard [UK] on how duty of care contributes to safe practice." - INTRODUCTIONReview: Written to help those who are studying duty of care within the health and social care sectors, or have a new job working with those who have a disability or have started as a volunteer support person, this book will also be of use to those who have training or supervisory responsibilities. The writers discuss the meaning of duty of care, any dilemmas that may arise and how to handle comments, complaints and adverse events and incidents. Each chapter starts with a brief real-life account describing a relevant situation. There are pointers to learning outcomes, suggested activities, descriptions of potential dilemmas and towards the end of the chapter, key points are highlighted. The publication as a whole has been well thought out. The layout is easy to follow, relevant points obvious and considering that this is an introduction to the subject, just the right length and depth of information.
List(s) this item appears in: Resources for new support workers. May 2020
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Understanding the meaning of duty of care|Dilemmas that may arise about duty of care|Handling comments, adverse events and incidents

"This book gives you all the information you need to complete both the Common Induction Standard [UK] on how duty of care contributes to safe practice." - INTRODUCTION

Written to help those who are studying duty of care within the health and social care sectors, or have a new job working with those who have a disability or have started as a volunteer support person, this book will also be of use to those who have training or supervisory responsibilities.
The writers discuss the meaning of duty of care, any dilemmas that may arise and how to handle comments, complaints and adverse events and incidents.
Each chapter starts with a brief real-life account describing a relevant situation. There are pointers to learning outcomes, suggested activities, descriptions of potential dilemmas and towards the end of the chapter, key points are highlighted.
The publication as a whole has been well thought out. The layout is easy to follow, relevant points obvious and considering that this is an introduction to the subject, just the right length and depth of information.

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