Reflection In Health And Social Care

Senior staff A had a had an approaching supervision and I had noticed recently that I had had to approach her on numerous occasions about not following service user b’s care plan correctly in supporting and encouraging their independence. I discussed this problem with my manager who also informed me she had spoken to her about similar occurrences. Before commencing the supervision I made notes of these occasions and also wrote recorded positive practice to relay back to her. I started the supervision off with positive feedback, saying how I impressed I am with how she carry’s out personal care in such a way that protects the individuals dignity and put them at ease, she seemed really pleased with these comments. I then expressed my concern

I explained that risk of that happening was extremely low otherwise we would not allow it, also water temperatures were monitored, it was correctly risk assessed and service user b had the ability to regulate hot and cold water. She then went on to say that where she used to work that it would not have been allowed. I then asked her if she really thought I would put the service user at risk in any way. She said no of course not, if was just had for her to get used to allowing service users so much independence. I then went on to explain that as a senior she must realize that if staff see her not following care plans they could possibly do the same causing the loss of continuity of care, she stated she understood. I conceded that if she thought the water was going to be a concern then take the temperature quickly before the service user gets in, then leave the bathroom again. I then went on to explain that if she thinks a care plan isn’t working she must communicate it to management so we can implement changes or explain the reason why it is done in a certain way. She said that she would and assured me she understood the