Unit 501 Use and Develop Systems That Promote Communication 1.1- Review the Range of Groups and Individuals Whose Communication Needs Must Be Addressed in Own Job Role

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Unit 501 Use and develop systems that promote communication 1.1- Review the range of groups and individuals whose communication needs must be addressed in own job role In my work setting I have to communicate with lots of different people. From carers, other senior carers, management, service users their families and friends also other health care professionals. Good effective written and verbal communication and being able to use a variety of techniques promotes strong working relationships this will promote good quality care for the service user. Within my job role it is important that I communicate in the correct way to ensure that the needs of the service user is is understood and met. Before a new service user moves in to the home, either myself or the manager would go to visit the potential new service user to do an assessment this could be in their home, hospital setting or another home. Involved in this could be any number of people, the service user themselves, friends and family. Other health care professionals like doctors, nurse or social workers. Communication between all involved must be to the highest standard to ensure the service users wants, needs and wishes are all met. Once it has been established that we can meet the services users’ needs arrangements for them to move in will be made, communication again is a must to ensure all equipment that the service user requires is in situ before they arrive. All staff have a handover at the beginning of their shifts, this is where the staff communicate with each other and let other members of staff know of any concerns. Everything is documented. It is handed over verbally and everything is written down in daily records and handover reports. All service users have their own care plan, these are updated monthly be myself or the manager. They also get updated if another health care professional

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