Common Inductions Standards for Care Level 2 (VTQ)
Course Content
- Introduction to the common Induction Standards Course
- Standard 1 - Role of the health and social care worker
- Standard 2 - Personal development
- Standard 3 - Communicate effectively
- Standard 4 - Equality and Inclusion
- About equality and diversity
- The purpose of the Equality Act 2010
- Types of discrimination
- Protected characteristics
- Diversity
- Inclusion
- Prejudice
- Equality And Diversity In The Workplace
- Providing Inclusive Support
- Diversity and discrimination
- Access Information, Advice and Support about Equality and Inclusion
- Standard 5 - Principles for implementing duty of care
- Standard 6 - Principles of safeguarding in health and social care
- The safeguarding vulnerable groups act 2006
- Who Is A Vulnerable Adult?
- Abuse and its Indicators
- Physical Abuse
- Psychological Abuse
- Sexual Abuse
- Financial Abuse
- Neglect Self Neglect and The Act Of Omission
- Organisational abuse and Discriminatory Abuse
- Facts And Information About Abuse
- Disclosure
- Reporting abuse
- What is Child Abuse?
- Every Child Matters
- Legislation relating to Safeguarding Children
- Reporting child abuse
- Protecting yourself against allegations
- Standard 7 - Person-centred support
- The Care Plan
- Person centred values in everyday work
- Person centred values in practice
- Supporting individuals to plan for their future wellbeing and fulfilment, including end-of-life care
- What is Dementia?
- Early diagnosis of Dementia and reporting
- Helping people with Dementia
- Practical Tips for Supporting a Person with Dementia
- Alzheimers disease
- Vascular dementia
- Dementia with lewy bodies
- Fronto-Temporal Dementia FLD
- Active Participation in Care
- Standard 8 - Health and safety in an adult social care setting - part 1
- Importance of Health and Safety
- Health and Safety Law
- Manual handling Employee and Employer responsibility
- The Accident Triangle
- Work place policies and procedures
- Good Housekeeping
- Slips, Trips and Falls
- Introduction to Moving and Positioning for CIS
- Patient dignity
- Assessing the Individual Move
- Lifting an inanimate object
- Back and spinal injuries
- Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
- How and Why We Lift Correctly
- Communication
- Assisted standing from a bed or seat
- Assisted Sit to Stand
- Fall Prevention
- Assisting Fallen Person
- Standard 8 - Health and safety in an adult social care setting - part 2
- Fears of First Aid
- Using gloves
- Initial Assessment and Recovery Position
- Calling the Emergency Services
- Adult CPR
- Compressions Only CPR
- Adult Choking
- What are Medications?
- Specific Legislation
- Legislation
- Medication Policies
- Maintaining Medication Records
- Types of Medications and Routes of Entry
- Recording Information
- Storing Medication Safely
- What is a hazardous substance under COSHH
- COSHH Regulations
- COSHH Safety Data Sheets
- Routes of entry to the body
- Storage and hazards of chemicals near food
- Storage of Chemicals
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- What are Blood Borne Pathogens?
- Who is at risk?
- How to Reduce Your Risk
- Hand Washing
- Types of Infections
- Cross Infection
- Contaminated Linen
- Contaminated objects
- The Fire Triangle
- Sources of Ignition
- Fire Prevention
- Dangers of Smoke
- Evacuating in an Emergency
- Care Home Evacuation
- Checking Peoples Identity
- Personal safety tips for lone workers
- Home visit safety
- Managing stress
- Poisons and Food Poisoning
- Food Poisoning and allergic reactions
- Food Safety for High-Risk Groups
- Cross-contamination direct and indirect
- Date Marks, Damaged Food and Record Keeping
- Understanding and Addressing Malnutrition in Care
- Hydration In the Elderly
- Hydration In the Elderly
- Diets for people with dementia
- Summary to the common Induction Standards Course
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In 1912 Doctor Frederic Lewy was the first to notice abnormal spherical protein deposits in the midbrain and cortex. These tiny abnormal structures that develop inside nerve cells. Their presence in the brain leads to the degeneration of brain tissue. In the brain, they disrupt its normal functioning by interrupting the action of important chemical messengers. It is yet to be understood as to why Lewy bodies occur in the brain and how they cause damage.Symptoms can include disorientation and hallucinations, as well as problems with planning, reasoning and problem-solving. The memory may be affected to a lesser degree. This form of dementia shares some characteristics with Parkinson's disease. Dementia with Lewy bodies appears to equally affect both men and women equally, and like all other types of dementia, it is most noticeable in people over the age of 65. There are however rare cases in people who are under the age of 65 and who have developed this type of dementia. Dementia with Lewy Bodies is another progressive form of dementia which follows generally the same progression rates as Alzheimer’s disease, which is normally over a number of years. Lewy bodies are also found in the brains of people with Parkinson's disease which is a progressive neurological disease that affects movement. People with Parkinson's can sometimes go on to develop dementia that closely resembles Dementia with Lewy bodies. A person with Dementia with Lewy bodies will usually have some of the symptoms of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. They may experience problems with attention and alertness, often have disorientation and experience difficulty with 'executive function', which includes difficulty in planning ahead and coordinating mental activities. Although memory is often affected, it is typically less so than in Alzheimer's disease. They may also develop the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, including slowness, muscle stiffness, trembling of the limbs, a tendency to shuffle when walking, loss of facial expression, and changes in the strength and tone of the voice. There are also symptoms that are particular to dementia with Lewy bodies. In addition to the symptoms above, a person with DLB may: experience detailed and convincing visual hallucinations, often of people or animals; find that their abilities fluctuate daily, or even hourly; fall asleep very easily by day, and have restless, disturbed nights with confusion, nightmares and hallucinations; andfaint, fall, or have what's best described as funny turns. Dementia with Lewy bodies can be difficult to diagnose and is usually done by a specialist. People with Dementia with Lews Bodies are often mistakenly diagnosed as having Alzheimer's disease or vascular dementia instead. In the past, strong tranquillisers usually given to people with severe mental health problems, have frequently been given to people suffering from dementia. It should always be preferable to find other ways of dealing with a person's distress and disturbance that do not involve medication if possible and under no circumstances should neuroleptics be prescribed as a substitute for good quality care. If tranquillisers are given to people with dementia with Lewy bodies this should only be done with great care and under constant supervision and monitoring as these can be particularly dangerous, bringing on Parkinson-like side-effects, including rigidity, immobility, and an inability to perform tasks or to communicate. Research has shown that tranquillisers have also been known to cause sudden death in people with Dementia with Lews Bodies. It is always important to get an accurate diagnosis of dementia, but a proper diagnosis is particularly important in cases of suspected Lewy bodies since people with this have been shown to react badly to certain forms of medication. Finally, the cause of this type of Dementia is still a mystery although there has been a lot of research carried out.
Dementia with Lewy Bodies: Understanding the Condition
Discovery and Characteristics
Discovery: In 1912, Dr. Frederic Lewy identified abnormal spherical protein deposits in the midbrain and cortex.
Characteristics: Lewy bodies, tiny abnormal structures within nerve cells, disrupt normal brain function and lead to tissue degeneration.
Symptoms and Progression
- Symptoms: Disorientation, hallucinations, and issues with planning, reasoning, and memory.
- Similarities: Shares some traits with Parkinson's disease.
- Age and Gender: Affects both men and women, typically seen in those over 65, though cases can occur in younger individuals.
- Progression: Follows a progressive course similar to Alzheimer’s disease.
Distinguishing Features
- Overlap with Parkinson's: Lewy bodies are also found in Parkinson's disease, sometimes leading to similar dementia symptoms.
- Executive Function: Difficulty in planning ahead and coordinating mental activities.
- Distinct Symptoms: Detailed visual hallucinations, fluctuating abilities, sleep disturbances, and falls.
Challenges in Diagnosis and Treatment
- Diagnosis: Often misdiagnosed as Alzheimer's or vascular dementia, requires specialist assessment.
- Treatment Challenges: Tranquillisers may worsen symptoms and have dangerous side effects.
- Research: Despite extensive research, the exact cause remains unknown.