AIMS
To apply the Adults with Incapacity Act Principles into the care you provide to those with a Mental Health condition or Living with Dementia
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course you will:
- Be aware of the Key Facts and Statistics surrounding Mental Capacity
- Know what the AWI is, why it is important and who it affects
- Know how to identify someone with a Lack of Capacity
- Be aware of the Key Legislation surrounding Mental Capacity
- Know the boundaries involved when caring for someone with a Lack of Capacity
- Recognise how to help individuals make Informed Choices
- Know how to Risk Asses a Person's Choices
- Know the 5 Key Principles of the AWI Act
- Know how and when to assess Capacity
- Recognise your responsibility when caring for those Lacking Capacity
LESSONS AND TOPICS
Introduction to Adults with Incapacity
- Facts and Statistics
- Why was the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 introduced?
- Types of Lack of Capacity
Decisions and Choices
- Informed Choices
- Risk Assess Choices
- Everyday Decisions
- Complex Decisions
Adults with Incapacity - Legislation
- Human Rights Act 1998
- Power of Attorney
- Guardianship
- Mental Health Act (Scotland) 2015
Capacity Assessment
- Who can assess Capacity?
- How is Mental Capacity assessed?
- Assessing Capacity continuously
- Assessment of Capacity Case Study - Mavis
Five Key Principles of the AWI Act
- Principle 1 - Benefit
- Principle 2 - Least Restrictive Option
- Principle 3 - Take account of the wishes of the person
- Principle 4 - Consultation with relevant others
- Principle 5 - Encourage the person to use existing skills and develop new Skills
Restraint and Restriction
- Restraint
- Restriction
- Restriction Case Study - Ben
- Care Plans
Roles and Responsibilities
- Employers
- Employees
