Undertake Personal Hygiene Activities with Individuals

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
D/650/2087
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
24 hours

Assessment Guidance

The unit must be assessed in line with the Skills for Care and Development Assessment Principles Learning Outcomes 3, 4 and 5 must be assessed in a real work environment

Aim

The learner will develop skills in providing personal hygiene for those individuals who are unable to care for themselves. This includes care of the skin, mouth, nose, eyes and ears and requires knowledge of the organs’ anatomy and physiology.
Application of infection control is required. The ability to follow a Care Plan is central to carrying out the activities.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand current legislation, national guidelines, policies, procedures and protocols in relation to undertaking personal hygiene activities with individuals.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Identify current legislation, national guidelines, policies, procedures and protocols in relation to undertaking personal hygiene activities with individuals.

    Policies and procedures may include other agreed ways of working as well as formal policies and procedures.

    Individual refers to someone requiring care or support; it will usually mean the person or people supported by the learner.

  • 1.2

    Explain the importance of complying with health and safety guidance.

  • 1.3

    Explain the importance of using aseptic techniques.

2

Understand the anatomy and physiology of the skin, nose, mouth, eyes and ears in relation to cleansing.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Describe the anatomy and physiology of the skin, nose, mouth, eyes and ears in relation to cleansing.

3

Be able to prepare for undertaking personal hygiene activities with individuals.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Explain the importance of following the individual’s care plan.

  • 3.2

    Explain why resources should be prepared prior to commencing the activity.

  • 3.3

    Confirm all equipment and materials are fit for purpose as outlined in the individual’s care plan.

  • 3.4

    Confirm the individual’s identity and gain valid consent.

    Valid consent must be in line with agreed UK country definition.

  • 3.5

    Communicate information in a way that is sensitive to the personal beliefs and preferences of the individual.

4

Be able to undertake personal hygiene activities with individuals.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Apply health and safety measures relevant to the procedure and environment.

  • 4.2

    Apply standard precautions for infection control.

  • 4.3

    Carry out personal hygiene activities in accordance with the individual’s care plan.

  • 4.4

    Ensure that the individual’s privacy and dignity is maintained.

  • 4.5

    Observe the individual while providing support and reassurance and address any concerns.

  • 4.6

    Describe action to take in response to adverse reactions.

5

Be able to record and report the outcomes of the personal hygiene activity.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1

    Record the outcome of the personal hygiene activity.

  • 5.2

    Report the outcomes of the activity to a member of the care team in line with local policy.