Assess the Individual in a Health and Social Care Setting

Unit summary

The purpose of this unit is to provide the knowledge and skills needed to understand and implement different forms of assessment in the context of partnership working.

Learning outcomes

1 Understand assessment processes

2 Be able to lead and contribute to assessments

3 Be able to manage the outcomes of assessments

4 Be able to promote others’ understanding of the role of assessment

5 Review and evaluate the effectiveness of assessment

1.1 Compare and contrast the range and purpose of different forms of assessment

1.2 Explain how partnership work can positively support assessment processes

2.1 Initiate early assessment of the individual

2.2 Support the active participation of the individual in shaping the assessment process

2.3 Undertake assessments within the boundaries of own role

2.4 Make recommendations to support referral processes

3.1 Develop a care or support plan in collaboration with the individual that meets their needs

3.2 Implement interventions that contribute to positive outcomes for the individual

4.1 Develop others’ understanding of the functions of a range of assessment tools

4.2 Develop others’ understanding that assessment may have a positive and/or negative impact on an individual and their families

4.3 Develop others’ understanding of their contribution to the assessment process

5.1 Review the assessment process based on feedback from the individual and/or others

5.2 Evaluate the outcomes of assessment based on feedback from the individual and/or others

5.3 Develop an action plan to address the findings