This unit must be assessed in line with Skills for Health Assessment Principles. Learning outcomes 2 and 3 must be assessed in the real work setting.
Individual refers to someone requiring care or support; it will usually mean the person or people supported by the learner
Valid consent must be in line with agreed UK country definition
Preferences may be based on:
• beliefs
• values
• culture
Others may include:
• Team members
• Other colleagues
• Those who use or commission their own health or social care services
• Families, carers and advocates
AC2.8 ensuring:
• optimal position of the individual
• optimal position of medical equipment
• secure storage of personal articles