C2 Working Practices

You need to investigate recent examples of how poor working practices have been identified and addressed.

For each one:

1. Explain what happened.

2. Explain main findings of inquiry.

3. Explain how it changed the law and practice.

Text book page 138- 141

Revision guide page 119 -121

Exam Practice 

Case Study Scenario 4: Age-related Needs

You are on a work experience placement on a children’s ward at the local hospital. Your supervisor is a healthcare assistant. The children are aged from one to eight years. One of the children, Josie aged eight, is giving cause for concern. Social services have been involved with the family since her older sister, Megan, was born. 

(c) Explain how staff working practices could affect the children on the ward. (6)