HLTH3003 Maximise a Person's Independence Assessment 1 Brief

Purpose

The aim of this course:

This course introduces students to analyse the needs of the person to maximize his/her independence, workplace safety and security including emergency and evacuation procedures and using various equipment to assist a person’s mobility. It also provides an opportunity to learn more about a person’s needs, the Maori holistic needs model and the engagement of various stakeholders to provide quality care. Moreover, it also covers risk analysis, back care and Discomfort Pain and Injury management procedures.

Graduate Profile Outcomes (GPO’s)

1. Apply knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and codes in a health and begin setting to provide health and well-being services ethically and professionally.

2. Recognise and respond to signs of vulnerability and abuse in a health and well-being setting

3. Communicate effectively in a culturally appropriate manner to support a person’s health or well-being

4. Provide culturally appropriate person-centred health and well-being support to maximise a person’s independence.

5. Recognise and respond to signs of functional, behavioural, environmental, or other health or well begin a change in a person, in a home community setting.

Learning Outcomes 1 

LO 1: Explain culturally appropriate, person-centred care principles and how the holistic needs of people can be met.

Learning outcome (LO1):

1. Explain in a culturally appropriate way, what is person-centred care approach is and how the person-centred approach meets the needs of your clients in a health care setting  (15Marks) (1- 2 slides)

2. What is holistic care approach, describe the principles of holistic care approach and how would you as a caregiver use a holistic approach with your client in a health care setting (10 marks) (2-3 slides)

3. Explain three important holistic care needs for a client in a health care setting and write an example for each selected holistic care need on how you would meet this with your client (20marks) (2-3 slides)

4. Explain the Māori perspective of holistic care needs in a healthcare setting, highlighting the importance of (Mason Durie Model) Te Whare Tapa Whā. (15marks) (1-2 slides)

5. Describe three key strategies to improve culturally appropriate care using the person-centred approach in a health care setting (20marks) (2-3 slides)

6. Presentation skills (5 marks)