Focus On: Principles of Care

Focus On Principles of Care features 10 study scenarios varying levels of care practice for care workers to identify and discuss. Then by working together they must explore best practice and explain why this improves the quality of care.

The study scenarios pose a range of complex questions for care workers to solve. In Focus On Principles of Care these include; ‘Spot the mistake’, ‘What happens next?’, ‘What would you do?’, and ‘Why is this a problem?’ amongst others. Focus On Principles of Care will help care workers develop their problem-solving skills and improve their service delivery.

Potential Discussion Points

Dignity and respect • Preferences and choice • Effective relationships • Policies and procedures • Managing conflict • Raising concerns • Managing risks • Privacy and confidentiality • Complaints • Equality and diversity • Encouraging participation