· Duty
of care helps to maintain standard of care, in line with principles and codes
of practice. And who do not follow the standard may be subject to complaints
that could be investigated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
· It
helps us to deliver care according to the person’s best interests.
· It
prevents us from delivering care practice that has negative impact on
individual’s safety, health and well-being.
· By
knowing our duty of care, we are obliged to observe, and update or report any
changes in order to improve individual’s quality of life.
· Duty
of care restricts to perform any tasks we are not competent to undertake safely.
· It
also helps to keep up to date our knowledge and skills.
· Duty of care helps to
safeguard individual and us (the carer) by recording and reporting.
