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Assessment Criteria A.C.1.1 Explain how technology can be used to support users of health and social care services in living independently A.C.1.2 Analyse barriers to the use of technology to support users of health and social care services in living independently A.C.1.3 Explain the benefits of these technologies to health and social care organisations and their users A.C.2.1 Explain health and safety considerations in the use of technologies in health and social care A.C.2.2 Discuss ethical considerations in the use of technologies in health and social care A.C.2.3 Explain the impact of recent and emerging technological developments on health and social services, organisations and care workers A.C.3.1 Identify the specific needs of an individual requiring support to live independently A.C.3.2 Make recommendations for how technologies might support the independent living arrangements A.C.3.3 Evaluate the usefulness of technology for users off health and social care services Assignment Tasks You are working as a training manager for TechnoAid. TechnoAid is a company specialising in technology that can help individuals to access health and social care services and live independently. As more people access independent Living Funds and become employers of their own personal assistants, the balance is shifting from dependency towards independence. You are required to create a training programme for a local care home, investigating the uses of current technology which can help individuals lead a more independent life. Health and social care workers and their employers at the care home need to understand the technologies currently available and how independence can be supported using such technology. They also need to be aware of barriers to using technology and the implications when such technology is introduced. Task 1: Practical demonstration to show the use of technology to supported independent living, supported with detailed written notes (hand-out) You are required to research three (3) technological devices, systems or communication technologies for your demonstration. Your demonstration and supported detailed written notes should include the following: 1. An explanation of how technology can be used to support users of health and social care services in living independently (A.C.1.1.)
2. An analysis of barriers to the use of technology to support users of health and social care services in living independently (A.C.1.2) 3. An explanation of the benefits of these technologies to health and social care organisations and their users (A.C.1.3) Task 2: Training manual to show implications of developments in technologies for use in health and social care As part of your training programme you are required to create a training manual for staff at the care home to show implications of developments in technologies for use in health and social care. Your training manual should include the following information: 1. An explanation of health and safety considerations in the use of technologies in health and social care (A.C.2.1) 2. A discussion of ethical considerations in the use of technologies in health and social care (A.C.2.2) 3. An explanation of the impact of recent and emerging technological developments on health and social services, organisations and care workers (A.C.2.3) Task 3: PowerPoint presentation to suggest technologies to support independent living for users of health and social care services The final part of your training programme involves a presentation to suggest technologies to support independent living for users of health and social care services. Your PowerPoint presentation should be supported by accompanying notes and include the following information: 1. An identification of the specific needs of an individual requiring support to live independently (A.C.3.1) 2. Recommendations for how technologies might support the independent living arrangements (A.C.3.2) 3. An evaluation of the usefulness of technology for users off health and social care services (A.C.3.3) M1 Identify and apply strategies to find appropriate solutions. You can achieve this in Tasks 1, 2 or 3 by showing your application of an effective approach to study and research. M2 Select/design and apply appropriate methods/techniques. This can be achieved in Tasks 1, 2 or 3 by showing your application of a range of methods and techniques
M3 Present and communicate appropriate findings. This can be achieved in Task 1 by showing a coherent, logical development of principles/concepts for your intended audience. D1 Use critical reflection to evaluate own work and justify valid conclusions. D1 can be achieved in Task 3. D2 Take responsibility for managing and organising activities. You can achieve this in Task 1 by demonstrating autonomy/independence and showing clear management of your practical demonstration. D3 Demonstrate convergent/lateral/creative thinking. D3 can be achieved in Tasks 1, 2 or 3. Assignment Scenario You are working as a training manager for TechnoAid. TechnoAid is a company specialising in technology that can help individuals to access health and social care services and live independently. As more people access independent Living Funds and become employers of their own personal assistants, the balance is shifting from dependency towards independence. You are required to create a training programme for a local care home, investigating the uses of current technology which can help individuals lead a more independent life. Health and social care workers and their employers at the care home need to understand the technologies currently available and how independence can be supported using such technology. They also need to be aware of barriers to using technology and the implications when such technology is introduced. Task 1: Practical demonstration to show the use of technology to supported independent living, supported with detailed written notes (hand-out) You are required to research three (3) technological devices, systems or communication technologies for your demonstration. Your demonstration and supported detailed written notes should include the following: 1. Explain how technology can be used to support users of health and social care services in living independently (A.C.1.1.) Technological devices and systems can include for example those for security, health and safety, mobility aids, aids for activities of daily living, visual, audio aids or administration of medication Communication technologies: • Hardware and software • Information and data collection systems, web and e-mail delivery systems • Electronic forums, counselling and monitoring services • Telephone and video conferencing services • Electronic distribution of data via data storage devices • Innovative use of standard technologies e.g. mobile phones, speed dial, voice activation and diary appointment systems • Electronic booking and recording networks 2. Analyse barriers to the use of technology to support users of health and social care services in living independently (A.C.1.2) Barriers include: • Cost, technological access difficulties and training • Maintenance systems and implications of technical breakdown 3. Explain the benefits of these technologies to health and social care organisations and their users (A.C.1.3) Benefits for users for example autonomy and independence, reducing risk, access to information and precision or accuracy Task 2: Training manual to show implications of developments in technologies for use in health and social care As part of your training programme you are required to create a training manual for staff at the care home to show implications of developments in technologies for use in health and social care. Your training manual should include the following information: 1. Explain health and safety considerations in the use of technologies in health and social care (A.C.2.1) Health and safety associated with operation of technology systems and consequences of technical breakdown 2. Discuss ethical considerations in the use of technologies in health and social care (A.C.2.2) Ethical consideration for example autonomy, changes in level of privacy and changes to interactions 3. Explain the impact of recent and emerging technological developments on health and social services, organisations and care workers (A.C.2.3) Impact on services, organisations and workers for example remote diagnostic and operative processes, interactions with others, relationships, confidentiality, cost benefit analysis and training Roles of workers for example workload, work scheduling, data exchange and staff development needs Task 3: PowerPoint presentation to suggest technologies to support independent living for users of health and social care services The final part of your training programme involves a presentation to suggest technologies to support independent living for users of health and social care services. Your PowerPoint presentation should be supported by accompanying notes and include the following information: 1. Identify the specific needs of an individual requiring support to live independently (A.C.3.1) Identification of needs including physical, intellectual, social, emotional and health 2. Make recommendations for how technologies might support the independent living arrangements (A.C.3.2) Independent living including networking in support groups, medication, access to information and automation of activities 3. Evaluate the usefulness of technology for users off health and social care services (A.C.3.3) Use of technologies to support independent living for example individuals in residential care, supported living and individuals employing personal assistants NOTES: • All assessment documents presented are academic exercises therefore all sources and e-resources used must be acknowledged appropriately using the Harvard System of referencing. DRAFT DOCUMENTS • You are allowed to upload two draft submissions before the final due date onto SafeAssign • It is your responsibility to check your own SafeAssign Report and to ensure that you have removed any possible elements of plagiarism or bad practice (please refer to your Harvard Referencing guide on how to reference correctly)
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The Cask of Amontillado’s Epilogue
Edgar Allan Poe’s The Cask of Amontillado short story continues with an inexplicable twist and satisfies the crazy hunger for knowing what occurs after Montresor is rid of Fortunato. Montresor, the defendant, finally enters the court where the verdict would be read. The courtroom is full and people are heard whispering here and there having heard of the inhumane act that Montresor has allegedly done to a fellow human being. After all in the courtroom, including Montresor, have sat down, the trial starts.
The prosecuting attorney takes to his feet and states that from the pieces of evidence they have gathered, Montresor is guilty of the murder of Fortunato. The prosecuting attorney adds that they have found Fortunato’s bones under Montresor’s house. The DNA tests evidence that the bones were Fortunato’s. The attorney adds that despite the fact that they are unable to prove whether Fortunato went there by force or willingly, they could, nonetheless, prove that murder was covered. The left human bones were discovered behind something that looked like a wall made of bricks. Looking at the photos of the remains, the judge shakes his head. Alongside Fortunato’s bones, other bones were also found, suggesting that Montresor might have killed other people as well. During the attorney’s presentation, Montresor shamelessly looks down while people can be heard murmuring.
The defense attorney then begins by stating that the defendant is highly regretful and remorseful of his actions that resulted in the Fortunato’s death. The attorney adds that Fortunato is a sick a man and never understood what he was doing since he was insane, reasoning that an insane mind does not comprehend or know what he is doing. Thus, he requests the court to allow the defendant to be put in a mental hospital since he needs to be treated to avert similar situations and cases. The attorney explains that it is crucial for an insane individual who has the capability of killing other people to be kept away from society and be subjected to professional treatment. The attorney adds that in his insane condition, Montresor got obsessed with Fortunato when he could not get the attention he needed from the deceased. According to the defense attorney’s submission, Montresor has been suffering from severe depression as a result of the obsession that he had had with Fortunato. The attorney further argues that if the accused is sentenced to life time imprisonment, his stress and depression may increase and he may even terminate his life. People who suffer from depression are highly predisposed to commit suicide. Therefore, the attorney urges the court to have mercy on Montresor and allow him seek psychiatric services, contending that the tragedy would have been avoided had the illness been discovered in good time.
The court is filled with awe, sympathy and empathy both towards the defendant and the deceased. During this time, the judge remains busy jotting down notes. The jury is treated to a dilemma case of distinguishing between unstable psychology (where the psychological condition of Montresor varies from time to time) and a pathological psychology (whereby the accused is in a condition that propels him to torment Fortunato).
The judge eventually rules that Montresor is in a stable mental state since he is still alive and can recollect everything that occurred after fifty years. The judge further states that the accused became obsessed with anger after Fortunato told him that he is a member of freemason cult and he chooses to torment him, resulting to murder. In his concluding remark, the judge rules that the defendant cannot be insane since he was a freemason and, therefore, the jury ruled that Montresor is sentenced to a life time imprisonment since they find him guilty as charged with first degree murder.