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R021
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- 1Define 'dynavox'.Speech-generating software. By touching a screen that contains text, pictures and symbols, the software converts those symbols into speech.
- 2Define what is meant by 'lightwriter'.A text-to-speech device. A message is typed on a keyboard, is displayed on the screen and then converted into speech.
- 3What is a DBS Check?Criminal record checks are carried out by the Disclosure and Barring Service to help prevent unsuitable people working with vulnerable adults or children.
- 4Healthcare Settings- Clinic
- Hospital
- Drop-in Centre
- Pharmacy
- Health Centre
- Nursing Home
- Optician
- GP Surgery - 5Social Care Settings- Retirement Home
- Lunch Club
- Day Centre
- Residential Home
- Social Services Department
- Support Group
- Community Centre
- Medical Centre - 6Early Years Care and Educational Settings- Nursery
- Parent and Toddler Group
- Playgroup
- Primary School
- Preschool
- Children's home
- Kindergarten
- Breakfast Club - 7Legislation Protects- Children and Young People
- Vulnerable Adults
- Minority Ethnic Groups
- People with Disabilities
- Men and Women
- Older Adults - 8Personal Hygiene- Hair tied back or covered
- Regular brushing of teeth
- Appropriate protective clothing
- Open wounds covered
- Regular showering and hair washing
- No jewellery or nail polish
- Correct hand-washing
- Appropriate disposal of tissues - 9Security Measures- Staff wearing ID lanyards
- Electronic security pads with PIN code entry
- Windows, doors and gates are locked
- Manned reception desk
- Signing in/out book for visitors
- CCTV monitoring for entrances
- Monitoring of keys - 10What is 'Jargon'?The use of technical language or terms and abbreviations that are different for those not in the group of profession to understand.
- 11What is an 'Interpreter'?Converts a spoken or signed message from one language to another.
- 12What is 'PECS'?Stands for 'Picture Exchange Communication System'. It's a specialist method of communication.
- 13What does legislation do?- States individuals rights
- Provides a framework for provision of services
- Sets out standards of practise and conduct
- Improves standards of care
- Helps practitioners do their job effectively
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- Year 11 Health and Social Care Flashcards on R021, created by Kelise Burridge on 23/02/2018.
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