B1 - EXPLAIN HOW THE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PRACTITIONERS OWN VALUES, BELIEFS AND EXPERIENCES CAN INFLUENCE DELIVERY OF CARE.
Starter Activity
You are required to create a table on your own outlining at least 5 strong beliefs and values. Then give two positive and two negative experiences (personal, professional or within healthcare) that have changed your perspectives towards life.
Next - you are to share these with your teams and see whether you all share the same beliefs, values and experiences.
As you can see from the starter activity, we are ALL DIFFERENT, DIVERSE AND UNIQUE, therefore, as practitioner it is important to be aware and remember that we do not deliver care based on our values, beliefs and experiences as we may hinder the quality of care and support provided.
Who can influence our own belief system, attitudes and behaviours?
MEDIA
FAMILY
PEER PRESSURE
How can we ensure that we put our own values, beliefs and experiences aside to ensure quality care and support to service users?
- Self-awareness
Be able to reflect and be aware of YOUR OWN values, experiences an how they may impact work practices. This involves being honest and willing to accept any prejudices you may have and understand how this may affect delivery of care.
2. Acknowledge belief systems, attitudes and behaviours.
Understand that everyone is unique with differences. Important to accept others are entitled to hold own beliefs.
3. Professional Vs Personal
Have to fulfil professional responsibilities. There may be conflict between our personal beliefs and behaviours and professional responsibilities. Must respect individuals choice, beliefs and values.
4. Respect and value diversity
There are legal and organisational requirements to ensure service users are treated with dignity and respect. Treating service users with respect and dignity allows us to foster good working relationships built on trust.