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The total task for this assignment can be upto 2000 words.

WRITING YOUR ASSIGNMENT:  This assignment must be completed individually.  You must use Harvard referencing system.  Your work must indicate the number of words you have used. Written assignments must not exceed the specified maximum number of words. When a written assignment is marked, the excessive use of words beyond the word limit is reflected in the academic judgement of the piece of work which results in a lower mark being awarded for the piece of work (regulation 6.70).  Assignment submissions are to be made anonymously. Do not write your name anywhere on your work. Write your student ID number at the top of every page.  Where the assignment comprises more than one task, all tasks must be submitted in a single document.  You must number all pages.

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ASSIGNMENT QUESTION

Based on the setting and scenario:

You are required to write three answers to the following tasks.

 Provide an introduction paragraph that explains your chosen setting and in which you are going to base your discussion.  Write your answers using paragraphs. Provide sub-headings to indicate which task you are answering.  Write a short conclusion summarising your discussions.

Pick one of the following settings:

• Day Centre • Long stay rehabilitation ward in an acute hospital • Supported living block • A setting of your choice you are familiar with or have worked in.

Scenarios - On the agenda for discussion at Team Meeting

A team meeting has been called to discuss a series of incidents that have recently taken place in your chosen setting:

 Two co-workers were overheard debating letting older people with chronic illness die as there treatment is too expensive and it better spent on younger people.

 Two co-workers were overheard debating not allowing disabled children to survive child birth.

 A care assistant is refusing to accompany a patient while she is in the multi-faith room for Friday prayers because is not Muslim.

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Task1

Outline and discuss the core ethics and values that should underpin care in your chosen setting, also identify some of the resourcing issues which may impact upon care delivery.

This should be completed using information provided in your lecturers and your own personal research from core texts within 900 to 1000 words. (40 marks)

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Knowledge and understanding of the core ethics and values underpinning health and social care

Intellectual, practical, affective and transferrable skills in identifying resource factors which may impact upon care delivery.

Points to consider:

There is an expectation that you include some of the following depending on chosen setting:

 You must identify the legal and regulatory framework which underpins the setting. Care Act, Mental health Act, Human rights act FREDA principle, Health and Safety Act  Summarise codes of practice in relation to ethics and values. E.g. Principle of Public life, role of CQC.  Organisational Codes of conduct, and Policy and Procedures.  Safeguarding, issues around doing no harm.

Task 2

Discuss factors which may have influenced the development of the personal ethics and values held by the individuals in the items for discussion on the team meeting agenda. Discuss the risks for the individuals and organisations concerned within 500 to 600 words.

(30 marks)

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Knowledge and understanding of the factors which may influence the development of personal ethics and values

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Points to consider

There is an expectation that you include some of the following when discussing each item on the agenda.

 Identify how service users and staff rights are promoted in health and social care.  Discuss ethical dilemmas that may arise when balancing individual rights and duty of care.  Discuss how personal prejudices, are derive from components of culture e.g. religion, family, etc. for each of the agenda items.  Discuss how lack of knowledge and fear may influence our personal values.  Equality Act - not to collude in discrimination.

Task 3

Outline appropriate ways to resolve the issues discussed at the team meeting whilst maintaining professional boundaries within 200 to 300 words. (20 marks)

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Intellectual, practical, affective and transferrable skills in identify ways of maintaining professional boundaries and resolving ethical issues.

Points to consider:

There is an expectation that you include some of the following for each item on the agenda

 What are the professional and legal responsibilities of the professionals involved, including you?  Define professional boundaries and say how to maintain them.

Training and Development on each of the missing areas e.g.

 Cultural competences and sensitivity  Policies & Procedures  Code of Conduct  Health and Safety

Marks for Academic Content

These marks will be reserved for the overall quality of the assignment in terms of: appropriate use of referencing, extent and evidence of research, structure of the submission, coverage of issues, presentation and use of appropriate language.

(10 marks)

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Clear structure and presentation of written work.