AIMS
To promote and maintain dignity for residents, and lead on dignity issues
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course you will:
- Understand what Privacy and Dignity mean in a healthcare setting
- Be aware of the importance of person-centred dignity
- Recognise the importance of maintaining dignity for people living with dementia
- Understand the importance of a resident's personal space
- Know how to gain trust and confidence by maintaining confidentiality
- Know your responsibilities regarding safeguarding and when to break confidence
- Understand the factors that shape personal choice
- Be aware of the importance of mental capacity
- Know how to support residents to maintain independence and make informed choices
- Know how to conduct a risk assessment
- Understand the importance of residents being active participants in their care
- Know the principles of self-care
- Be able to promote dignity in your setting
- Be able to coach and mentor staff
LESSONS AND TOPICS
Privacy and Dignity
- What are Privacy and Dignity?
- Person-Centred Dignity
- Dementia and Dignity
- Living with Dementia
- Personal Space
Trust and Confidence
- Data Protection Act
- Confidentiality
- Building Trust
- Safeguarding and Disclosure
Making Choices
- What Shapes our Choices?
- Personal Choices
- Mental Capacity
- Supporting Independence
- Informed Choices
- Risk Assessment
Dignity Champions
- What is a Dignity Champion?
- What does a Dignity Champion do?
- 10 Dignity Do's
- Taking Action on Dignity
Active Participation and Self-Care
- Supporting Active Participation
- Self-Care Principles
Training Methods
- Different Methods
- Tricks and Tips
Mentoring and Coaching
- Pushing and Pulling
- Models of Mentorship
- GROW
- Differences Between Mentoring and Coaching
Feedback
- The Importance of Constructive Feedback
- Types of Feedback
- Barriers to Feedback
- Feedback Models
- Feedback Tips
