DK77 04 (HSC229) Gain Access To And Ensure Individuals’

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DK77 04 (HSC229) Gain access to, and ensure individuals’ homes are
secure
Elements of competence
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HSC229.1
Follow procedures to access and secure individuals’ homes
HSC229.2
Take appropriate action when you cannot access individuals’ homes
HSC229.3
Review procedures for accessing and securing individuals’ homes
About this Unit
For this unit you will follow and review procedures to access and keep
individuals’ homes secure, taking appropriate action when you cannot
access individuals’ homes.
Scope
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The scope is here to give you guidance on possible areas to be covered
in this Unit. The terms in this section give you a list of options
linked with items in the performance criteria. You need to provide
evidence for any option related to your work area.
Key people: family; friends; carers; others with whom the individual
has a supportive relationship.
Your knowledge and understanding will be specifically related to legal
requirements and codes of practice applicable to your job; your work
activities; the job you are doing (eg domiciliary, residential care,
hospital settings) and the individuals you are working with.
Values underpinning the whole of the Unit
The values underpinning this Unit have been derived from the key
purpose statement1, the statement of expectations from carers and
people receiving services, relevant service standards and codes of
practice for health and social care in the four UK countries. They can
be found in the principles of Care Unit HSC24. To achieve this Unit
you must demonstrate that you have applied the principles of care
outlined in unit HSC24 in your practice and through your knowledge.
Evidence Requirements for the Unit
It is essential that you adhere to the Evidence Requirements for this
Unit – please see details overleaf.
SPECIFIC Evidence Requirements for this unit
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Simulation:
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Simulation is NOT permitted for any part of this unit.
The following forms of evidence ARE mandatory:
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Direct Observation: Your assessor or an expert witness must
observe you in real work activities which provide a significant
amount of the performance criteria for most of the elements in
this unit. For example how you ensure that you are working safely
and that you respect the needs and wishes of the individual as you
work in their home. You will need to show how you identify
yourself on entering an individuals home and that you ensure you
are wearing up to date identification which is clearly displayed.
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Reflective Account/professional discussion: You should describe
your actions in a particular situation and explain why you did
things. For example what procedure you would follow to make sure
the way that you enter the individuals’ home has been agreed with
them and that you are following agency policy and procedures. You
will need to talk about any tensions that exist between the wishes
of the individual and agency guidelines.
Competence of performance and knowledge could also be demonstrated
using a variety of evidence from the following:
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Questioning/professional discussion: May be used to provide
evidence of knowledge, legislation, policies and procedures which
cannot be fully evidenced through direct observation or reflective
accounts. In addition the assessor/expert witness may also ask
questions to clarify aspects of your practice.
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Expert Witness: A designated expert witness may provide direct
observation of practice, questioning, professional discussion and
feedback on reflective accounts.
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Witness Testimony: Can be a confirmation or authentication of the
activities described in your evidence which your assessor has not
seen. This could be provided by a work colleague or service user.
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Products: If you have written a report for example an entry in the
accident/incident book your assessor may be able to use this as
evidence for your SVQ.
These may also be assignments/projects: You may have been on a course
for example First Aid, risk assessment training, and have completed
some assessment at the end of the course, you can use this as evidence
of knowledge.
GENERAL GUIDANCE
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Prior to commencing this unit you should agree and complete an
assessment plan with your assessor which details the assessment
methods you will be using, and the tasks you will be undertaking
to demonstrate your competence.
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Evidence must be provided for ALL of the performance criteria, ALL
of the knowledge and the parts of the scope that are relevant to
your job role.
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The evidence must reflect the policies and procedures of your
workplace and be linked to current legislation, values and the
principles of best practice within the Care Sector. This will
include the National Service Standards for your areas of work and
the individuals you care for.
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All evidence must relate to your own work practice.
Knowledge specification for this unit
Competent practice is a combination of the application of skills and
knowledge informed by values and ethics. This specification details
the knowledge and understanding required to carry out competent
practice in the performance described in this unit.
When using this specification it is important to read the knowledge
requirements in relation to expectations and requirements of your job
role.
You need to provide evidence for ALL knowledge points listed below.
There are a variety of ways this can be achieved so it is essential
that you read the ‘knowledge evidence’ section of the Assessment
Guidance.
You need to show that you know, understand and can apply in practice:
Enter Evidence Numbers
Values
1 Legal and organisational requirements on equality, diversity,
discrimination and rights when gaining access to individuals’ homes.
Legislation and organisational policy and procedures
2 Codes of practice and conduct; standards and guidance relevant to
your own and the roles, responsibilities, accountability and duties of
others for accessing and securing individuals’ homes.
3 Current local, UK legislation, and organisational requirements,
procedures and practices for:
(a) accessing records and information about accessing and securing
individuals’ homes
(b) recording, reporting, confidentiality and sharing information,
including data protection
(c) health, safety, assessing and managing risks associated with
accessing and securing individuals’ homes
(d) health, safety and security in the home
(e) accessing and ensuring individuals’ homes are secure
4 How to access up-to-date copies of the organisation’s workplace
policies, procedures and systems about accessing and using keys to
individuals’ homes.
Theory and practice
5 Actions to take when, on accessing an individual’s home you find any
key changes in the condition and circumstances of individuals.
6 Where to go to access information and procedures for accessing and
securing the homes of the individuals with whom you work.
7 The differing access procedures for specific individuals and the
reasons for these.
8 Why it is important to:
(a) follow procedures for accessing and securing individuals’ homes
and the possible consequences of not doing this
(b) wear an up-to-date identification badge that is visible
(c) inform individuals and key people when you will be visiting
9 Actions to take:
(a) when you are unable to access and secure individuals’ homes
(b) when keys are lost or stolen
You need to show that you know, understand and can apply in practice:
Enter Evidence Numbers
10 Reasons why you might not be able to access individuals’ homes.
11 Emergencies that may face you when accessing individuals’ homes.
12 How to contribute to reviewing access and security procedures and
arrangements with individuals, key people and others.
HSC229.1 Follow procedures to access and secure individuals’ homes
Performance criteria
DO
RA
EW
Q
P
WT
1 You find out about and follow:
(a) the procedures for accessing individuals’ homes
(b) any special arrangements or features you need to be aware of when
accessing individuals’ homes
(c) any special needs individuals have that you need to be aware of
when accessing their homes
(d) how to identify yourself when you arrive
2 You inform individuals and key people about your visit.
3 You ensure your identification badge is up-to-date and visible.
4 You follow legal and organisational procedures when:
(a) keys are lost or stolen
(b) you identify any risks to yourself, individuals, key people and
others
(c) you identify any security risks to individuals’ homes
(d) you are faced with an emergency on entering individuals’ homes
5 You ensure individuals’ homes are secure when you leave the
premises.
HSC229.2 Take appropriate action when you cannot access individuals’
homes
Performance criteria
DO
RA
EW
Q
P
WT
1 When you cannot access individuals’ homes you follow organisational
procedures to find out if individuals:
(a) are not aware of your visit
(b) are likely to be out
2 You examine other possible reasons for not being able to access
individuals’ homes.
3 You make further efforts to access the individual’s home.
4 You follow organisational procedures and arrangements agreed with
individuals and key people when you cannot access individuals’ homes.
5 You contact your manager promptly when you cannot access
individuals’ homes.
DO = Direct Observation RA = Reflective Account Q = Questions
EW = Expert Witness P = Product (Work) WT = Witness Testimony
HSC229.2 Take appropriate action when you cannot access individuals’
homes (cont)
Performance criteria
DO
RA
EW
Q
P
WT
6 You explain the actions you have taken to gain access to
individuals’ homes and find out the reasons why this has not been
possible.
7 You agree with your manager further actions to be taken and anyone
you should contact.
8 You record and report on incidents and actions taken when you cannot
access individuals’ homes, within confidentiality agreements and
according to legal and organisational requirements.
HSC229.3 Review procedures for accessing and securing individuals’
homes
Performance criteria
DO
RA
EW
Q
P
WT
1 You support individuals and key people to understand any
difficulties you are having in accessing and ensuring the security of
individuals’ homes.
2 You provide feedback on access and security difficulties to the
appropriate people.
3 You work with individuals, key people and others to identify:
(a) any risks associated with being unable to access and secure
individuals’ homes
(b) how access and security difficulties could be overcome
4 You report to your manager any actions you and others have taken to
resolve access and security difficulties.
5 You review with your manager, individuals, key people and others,
changes needed to enable you to access and secure individuals’ homes.
6 You carry out and report on any agreed changes for accessing and
securing individuals’ homes, within confidentiality agreements and
according to legal and organisational requirements.
DO = Direct Observation RA = Reflective Account Q = Questions
EW = Expert Witness P = Product (Work) WT = Witness Testimony
To be completed by the Candidate
I SUBMIT THIS AS A COMPLETE UNIT
Candidate’s name: ……………………………………………
Candidate’s signature: ………………………………………..
Date: …………………………………………………………..
To be completed by the Assessor
It is a shared responsibility of both the candidate and assessor to
claim evidence, however, it is the responsibility of the assessor to
ensure the accuracy/validity of each evidence claim and make the final
decision.
I certify that sufficient evidence has been produced to meet all the
elements, pcS AND KNOWLEDGE OF THIS UNIT.
Assessor’s name: …………………………………………….
Assessor’s signature: ………………………………………....
Date: …………………………………………………………..
Assessor/Internal Verifier Feedback
To be completed by the Internal Verifier if applicable
This section only needs to be completed if the Unit is sampled by the
Internal Verifier
Internal Verifier’s name: ……………………………………………
Internal Verifier’s signature: ………………………………………..
Date: ……………………………………..…………………………..
1 The key purpose identified for those working in health and social
care settings is “to provide an integrated, ethical and inclusive
service, which meets agreed needs and outcomes of people requiring
health and/or social care”
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Unit: DK77 04 (HSC229) Gain access to, and ensure individuals’ homes
are secure