Health and Social Care Diploma You are going to research the duty of care in health and social care. This work must be completed and brought with you to your first diploma lesson in September.
Part 1 What is the definition of duty of care and why is it important in health and social care settings. How do settings ensure that the staff meet duty of care responsibilities? What is each individual’s responsibility for duty or care? Produce a hand-out for new staff giving details of their responsibility.
Part 2 Investigate one of the hospital/care settings that has been in the news for failing to meet duty of care. Mid Staffordshire Trust is a good example but there are others like Morecambe Bay Maternity Services for example. Produce a detailed report on the issues they faced and the actions that were taken.