ASSIGNMENT BRIEFQualification Title Unit Number/TitleEdexcel BTEC Levels 4 and 5 Higher Nationals in Health and Social Care Management Unit 20 / Supporting Independent Living in Health and Social CareUnit Leader Name Internal Verifier NameAkua Sackey Anastasia OchiezeDate of Issue 14/01/2019Date of Submission 07/04/2019
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Learning Outcomes Assessment Criteria To achieve the criteria the evidence must show that the student is able to: Task NoLO1.Understand the use of technology to support independent living 1.1 Explain how technology can be used to support users of health and social care services in living independently. 1 1.2 Analyse barriers to the use of technology to support users of health and social care services in living independently. 1.3 Explain the benefits of these technologies to health and social care organisations and their users LO2.Understand the implications of developments in technologies for use in health and social care 2.1 Explain health and safety considerations in the use of technologies in health and social care. 2 2.2 Discuss ethical considerations in the use of assistive technologies 2.3 Explain the impacts of recent and emerging technological developments on health and social care services, organisations and care workers. LO3.Be able to recommend technologies to support independent living for users of health and social care services 3.1 3.1 Identify specific needs of an individual requiring support to live independently 3 3.2 3.2 Make recommendations for how technologies might support the independent living arrangements 3.3 3.3 Evaluate the usefulness of technology for users of health and social care services.
In addition to the PASS criteria, this assignment gives you the opportunity to submit evidence in order to achieve the following MERIT and DISTINCTION gradesGrade Descriptors Indicative characteristic/s ContextualisationM1 Identify and apply strategies to find appropriate solutions M1 - Make effective judgements as to how these care services are monitored and reviewed by a care organisationAND Submit work by the agreed due date Made effective judgement Example: ability to make appropriate recommendations on how barriers to the use of AT in HSC can be limited (Can be achieved in 1.2)OrLearner has used effective judgement in explaining the impact of recent and emerging AT on Health and social care services organisations and care workers(Can be achieved in 2.3)
M2 Select / design and apply appropriate methods / techniques
M2- a range of sources of information has been used.
Has cited all references and sources of materials used and given in text citation using the Harvard referencing system, consistently within the assignment.
M3 Present and communicate appropriate findings M3 -Use an appropriate structureExample ability to structure/organise essay effectively or link points made
Learner has ensured that appropriate structure and approach have been applied consistently within the assignment.Learner has written the assignment concisely and succinctly, developing arguments in an ordered fashion (in the context of a case scenario)D1 Use critical reflection to evaluate own work and justify valid conclusions Use critical reflection to evaluate own contribution to developing solutions for assessing care services in independent living, and justify own conclusions.
Learner has justified recommendations made on limiting barriers to the use of AT in Health and Social Care (Can be achieved in 1.2)OrLeaner has used critical reflection in explaining the impact of recent and emerging technological development on health and social care services and organisations, through giving examples/reflecting on own experience in health and social care practice (Can be achieved in 2.3)
D2 Take responsibility for managing and organising activities
D3 Demonstrate convergent /lateral /creative thinking autonomy/independence has been demonstrated
D3 Demonstrate convergent, lateral and creative thinking when evaluating your responsibilities within the organisation for the assessment and recommendation of optimum solutions for individuals requiring support to live independently Learner has demonstrated independence and autonomy through research, using examples from work experience, not relying 100% on information given in lectures and STP-Moodle.(Can be achieved in 1.2) orLearner has demonstrated autonomy and independence in discussing ethical consideration in use of AT through own research, use of legislations to back discussion.(Can be achieved in 2.2)Learner has demonstrated convergent, lateral and creative thinking in recommending assistive devices to support Joseph to continue living independently. (Can be achieved in 3.2)Or learner has used critical reflection in justifying own conclusion on the usefulness of AT(Can be achieved in 3.3 )
Case Study 1:Mrs Mary Johnson lived in her own home in Northamptonshire. She had been widowed for 5 years and lived alone in the house. Her son and daughter lived locally and visited her every day. She was becoming increasingly forgetful and disorientated and sometimes had difficulty finding her way home when she had been out locally. This was causing her some distress.Mrs Mary Johnson was referred to the Safe at Home scheme to see if assistive technology could be of benefit to her. Her son and daughter visited the demonstration house to look at the range of equipment available and discuss its possible use both for now and in the future. They were interested in using assistive technology to help enable and support their mother in her wish to remain living at home. Mrs Johnson had some awareness of her memory difficulties and was willing to accept the technology, although she was anxious about change.Following an ongoing assessment of Mrs Johnson’s needs, a detailed action plan was completed. It was agreed to install a gas sensor and cut off valve, radio smoke detector, door alert for the back door and a lifeline telecare alarm unit that would be linked to the local community alarm service. A calendar clock, picture telephone and automatic pill dispenser were also installed. The technology was installed in stages as problems arose and were discussed at regular reviews.Installation of the telecare equipment involved a number of people and took around 3 hours to complete. In recognition of the likelihood anxiety that Mrs Johnson will feel on the day the equipment will be installed, it was agreed that she should be taken out for the day by her daughter-in-law.https://www.atdementia.org.uk/editorial.asp?page_id=45
Based on Case Study 1 and the web-links provided, please address Task 1 below:
TASK 1 - Essay
1.1 Explain how technology can be used to support users of health and social care services in living independently. 1.2 Analyse barriers to the use of technology to support users of health and social care services in living independently.1.3 Explain the benefits of these technologies to health and social care organisations and their users.(Opportunities to meet M1, M2, M3, D2, D3)
TASK 2 - Essay
2.1 Explain health and safety considerations in the use of technologies in health and social care.2.2 Discuss ethical considerations in the use of assistive technologies2.3 Explain the impacts of recent and emerging technological developments on health and social care services, organisations and care workers
(Opportunities to meet M1, M2, M3, D2)
Task 3: Mini Report or EssayCase Study 2:Joseph is a 62 year old man who has early onset dementia. He recently lost his wife. He is an extremely active gentleman who goes out on a number of occasions each day. Joseph is disorientated to the day and time. His family has significant concerns that Joseph is leaving his home at night and reports from his neighbour confirm this. A fortnight ago, his daughter Lisa paid him a visit and she found water flowing out of his door. When she pressed the door bell, there was no answer because Joseph was not at home. On occasions homecare arrive early in the morning and Joseph is already out which means he can miss taking his medication and skip meals. A risk assessment highlighted an unknown prevalence of joseph leaving his home.Further useful readings:http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/documents_info.php?documentID=109http://www.overstock.com/Bedding-Bath/Dream-Man-Arm-Pillow/5894513/product.htmlhttp://www.alzheimer.ie/Services-Support/Resources/Technology-and-you.aspxhttp://www.alz.org/library/downloads/search_assistivetechnology.pdf
Based on Case Study 2 and the web-links provided, please address Task 3 below
⦁ Identify Joseph’s specific needs for support to live independently⦁ Recommend appropriate assistive devices in order to support Joseph to continue living independently⦁ Evaluate the usefulness of technology for users of health and social care services
(Opportunities to meet M2, M3, D1, D2, D3)
The written work MUST be submitted on a specified date on the Moodle, unless a change in dates has been communicated to all students by the college. This also applies to formative feedback. Please note that there will be formative feedback on the 5th and 9th weekThe suggested word count for the WHOLE assignment should not be more than 4000 words exclusive of references.
Further GuidanceGradingEach Unit will be graded as a Pass, Merit, and Distinction when all learning outcomes and assessment criteria have been met.A Pass is awarded for the achievement of all Learning Outcomes against the specified Assessment Criteria.A Merit or Distinction is awarded for higher level achievement upon achieving the M’s and D’s criteria.If all required assessment criteria have not been achieved the work is graded ‘Referred’.If the work illustrate more than the similarity % cap or concern over originality of part or all content of the work, it is graded ‘Withheld’. The student will then be interviewed to ascertain originality.In the case of incomplete work or partial submission (others such as blank template, no evidence of real attempt), the work is graded ‘Unreasonable Submission’.When a Unit has been assessed, Grades are reported on the College’s VLE. You can obtain the grade awarded by viewing the Submission Inbox, navigating different tabs to see the status of your submission. By viewing the Report, the Originality can be obtained. Clicking on the GradeMark tab will reveal the QuickMark comments. Clicking on the General Comment tab will reveal the comments made by the Assessor and Internal Verifier.
Please note that numeric value (for example, 75% for Distinction) is used to classify the different grades awarded to support the system requirement on the College’s VLE, Grades are reported on the VLE as follow: % GRADES75% Distinction65% Merit50% Pass35% Referred10% WithheldW1 – direct copy from various sourcesW2 – collusion(Note: detailed feedback on W1 and W2 will be provided by the Assessor in the General feedback section.)5% Unreasonable Submission
Additional Information
⦁ For any late submission without approved Extenuating circumstances prior to the set deadline, the grade is capped at a PASS.⦁ It is expected that the guided word count are adhered to when writing your coursework.