Support care plan activities

Unit aim

This unit is aimed at those working in a wide range of settings. It provides the learner with the knowledge and skills required to prepare and implement activities within a care plan and contribute to the review of activities.

Outcome 1 Prepare to implement care plan activities

1. identify sources of information about the individual and specific care plan activities

2. establish the individual’s preferences about carrying out care plan activities

3. confirm with others own understanding of the support required for care plan activities.

Outcome 2 Support care plan activities

1. provide support for care plan activities in accordance with the care plan and with agreed ways of working

2. encourage the active participation of an individual in care plan activities

3. adapt actions to reflect the individual’s needs or preferences during care plan activities.

Outcome 3 Maintain records of care plan activities

1. record information about implementation of care plan activities, in line with agreed ways of working

2. record signs of discomfort, changes to an individual’s needs or preferences, or other indications that care plan activities may need to be revised.

Outcome 4 Contribute to reviewing activities in the care plan

1. describe own role and roles of others in reviewing care plan activities

2. seek feedback from the individual and others on how well specific care plan activities meet the individual’s needs and preferences

3. contribute to review of how well specific care plan activities meet the individual’s needs and preferences

4. contribute to agreement on changes that may need to be made to the care plan.