Fundamentals of Care Fundamentals of Care - Health in Wales
Fundamentals of Care Fundamentals of Care - Health in Wales
Fundamentals of Care Fundamentals of Care - Health in Wales
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the home<br />
a care home<br />
a hospital<br />
any environment where adults are cared for.<br />
If you believe that care falls short <strong>of</strong> that recommended <strong>in</strong> this<br />
booklet, then you can make your views known. See page 18 for<br />
advice on how to do this. If any shortcom<strong>in</strong>gs are identified, then<br />
steps can usually be taken to achieve improvement.<br />
Most <strong>of</strong> the sections relate to the provision <strong>of</strong> care <strong>in</strong> any sett<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
but some will be less relevant <strong>in</strong> a person’s own home.<br />
Whether you receive or provide care, to ga<strong>in</strong> maximum benefit,<br />
you will need to read every section. Issues such as respect,<br />
<strong>in</strong>dependence, communication and choice are important <strong>in</strong> every<br />
situation.<br />
Mak<strong>in</strong>g life better...<br />
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Communication and <strong>in</strong>formation<br />
Respect<strong>in</strong>g people<br />
Ensur<strong>in</strong>g safety<br />
Promot<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>dependence<br />
Relationships<br />
Rest and sleep<br />
Ensur<strong>in</strong>g comfort, alleviat<strong>in</strong>g pa<strong>in</strong><br />
Personal hygiene, appearance and foot care<br />
Eat<strong>in</strong>g and dr<strong>in</strong>k<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Oral health and hygiene<br />
Toilet needs<br />
Prevent<strong>in</strong>g pressure sores<br />
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