UNIT 2300 Mental Capacity and Restrictive Practice in Care Settings Assignment

UNIT 2300 Mental Capacity And Restrictive Practice In Care Settings

1.1 Explain the main purpose and principles of relevant legislation and codes of practice relating to mental capacity, and how these principles interact.

1.2 Identify factors that influence an individual’s mental capacity and ability to express consent.

1.3 Describe the relationship between an individuals’ mental capacity, consent, choice and safety.

1.4 Define the term ‘valid consent’.

2.1 Outline own role and responsibilities in relation to relevant principles, legislation and codes of practice, and upholding individuals’ rights.

2.2 Explain the importance of establishing an individual’s consent when providing care and support.

2.3 Describe how personal values and attitudes can influence perceptions of situations and of individuals’ capacity.

2.4 Outline strategies and skills that could be used to maximise individuals’ capacity to make their own decisions.

2.5 Outline own role in identifying when an assessment of capacity may be required.

2.6 Describe the steps to take if consent cannot be readily established and own role in this.

3.1 Define restrictive practice.

3.2 Explain the importance and impact of seeking the least restrictive option for individuals.

3.3 Describe how to raise concerns when restrictions appear out of proportion with evident risk.

3.4 Outline organisational policies and procedures in relation to restrictive practices.

3.5 Outline own role in implementing organisational policies and procedures in relation to restrictive practices