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Purpose of this assignment:
The aim of this assignment is to enable the learner to demonstrate understanding of the processes, roles and responsibilities of health and social care professionals and organisations who may work collaboratively to provide for the care needs of individuals. Knowledge regarding the promotion and evaluation of partnership working within the health and social care sector and how partnership working can influence power sharing, choice and independence will also be assessed. Scenario:
Susan is eight years old. She lives with her mother Vicky, father Bryan and six years old twin brothers, John and James. The family is struggling to make ends meet and the council property has not been well maintained. Mould within the walls of the house, broken shower and kitchen cupboards along with improper insulation characterise the dwelling. Susan has been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and her father, Bryan has started to drink. Her mother Vicky has two jobs and the father and mother who does not drive get some help with transportation from Jenny (Vicky’s sister). Other relatives help with taking care of Susan.
The twin’s teacher has been complaining about the challenging behaviour being exhibited by them. They have been diagnosed with ADHD and Vicky has been threatened with their removal from their current ‘mainstream’ school. Jenny, although willing to help has been complaining about problems with parking as they live on a busy street and most of Susan’s appointments are in the centre of the city. Vicky has recently been having problems at work when asked for time off to care for Susan. Vicky has just fallen out with Jenny because Vicky has bruises all over her body which Jenny suspects (from past experiences), has been caused by her husband Bryan. Vicky refuses to comment.
As a care worker on a training programme your are required to use the case study provided to write an essay which will identify and explain the roles of the impacting health and social care professionals along with some obligatory organisations and multi-disciplinary teams who would be involved in supporting the service users, their families and their carers. Tasks
Reference to other unit criteria
Task 1 (1.1, 1.2, 2.1,2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, M1, M2, M3, D1, D2 and D3)
During your essay, please include the following points:
Explain the philosophy of working in partnership in health and social care Evaluate partnership relationships within health and social care services Analyse models of partnership working across the health and social care sector. You will need to analyse at least two partnership working models (for example networking, NHS Trusts, Referral system) used in health and social care Review current legislation and organisational practices and policies for partnership working in health and social care Explain how differences in working practices and policies affect collaborative working Evaluate possible outcomes of partnership working for users of services, professionals and organisations Analyse the potential barriers to partnership working in health and social care services Devise strategies to improve outcomes for partnership working in health and social care services
M1 Complex problems with more than one variable have been explored: To achieve this, you will need to identify and explore at least two complex issues affecting the family and or the impacting HSC professionals/ organisations. At least two appropriate solutions must be offered with plausible evidence as to why these solutions are credible.
M2 Relevant theories and techniques have been applied- To achieve M2- you will need to appropriately apply at least two relevant theories AND at least two suitable techniques to your discussions on around assessing and catering for the care needs of the individuals identified in the case study.
M3 The appropriate structure and approach has been used: This can be achieved if your assignment follows the required structure for correct academic essay writing, including proper Harvard style referencing
D1 Self-criticism of approach has been used: This can be achieved by including a critical analysis of your own practice interwoven within your essay
D2 Autonomy/ independence have been demonstrated: This can be achieved if your work is: deemed of a high academic standard, you demonstrate excellent knowledge around the issues, relevant theories and multi-disciplinary working, there are no issues with plagiarism only ONE draft is looked at by your teacher
D3 Innovative and creative thought have been applied: This can be achieved if your solutions are both grounded in research ALONG with creative ideas where you further develop theoretical knowledge to invent news ways of working
Feedback on Assignment –Unit 5 Working in Partnership in HSC Key:
Pass – You have fully met the assessment criterion
M – You have addressed the Merit element identified in the Assessment Criterion D – You have addressed the Distinction element identified in the Assessment Criterion P – Partial, you will need to complete some additional work to achieve the assessment criterion N – No you have not met the Assessment Criterion and you will need to take the actions noted to achieve the outcomes Outcomes
Assessment Criteria (AC)
Achieved? (Yes, No, Partial, M or D)
Actions that need to be taken to achieve outcomes/criterion
LO1: Understand partnership philosophies and relationships in health and social care services
1.1 Explain the philosophy of working in partnership in health and social care
1.2 Evaluate partnership working across the health and social care services
LO2: Understand how to promote positive partnership working with users of
services, professionals and organisations in health and social care services 2.1 Analyse models of partnership working across the health and social care sector
2.2 Review current legislation and organisational practices and policies for partnership working in health and social care
2.3 Explain how differences in working practices and policies affect collaborative working
LO3: Be able to evaluate the outcomes of partnership working for users of services , professionals and organisations in health and social care services 3.1 Evaluate possible outcomes of partnership working for users of services, professionals and organisations
3.2 Analyse the potential barriers to partnership working in health and social care
3.3 Devise strategies to improve outcomes for partnership working
