Social care glossary
The social care sector is filled with lots of jargon. We’ve created this handy glossary packed with common social care key terms that you and the person receiving care may need to understand.
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Care Accounts
Care Accounts is a service offered by Unity Plus providing payroll and accountancy services for the healthcare sector.
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Clinical Governance
A framework through which Unity Plus is accountable for continuously improving the quality of its services and safeguarding high standards of care.
CIMA
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) is a professional body offering training and qualifications in management accountancy and related subjects.
Catheterisation (Urinary)
The insertion of a catheter into the bladder to drain urine.
Care Service Officer
The Care Service Officer is a role within Unity Plus supporting care services.
Care Plans
Care Plans are written documents outlining an individual patient’s needs, the goals of their care, and the interventions required to meet those goals.
Care Certificate
The Care Certificate is an agreed set of standards that health and social care workers adhere to in their daily working life. While primarily for Support Workers, Registered Nurses are expected to understand and often supervise those holding the Care Certificate.
Care Accounts
Care Accounts is a service offered by Unity Plus providing payroll and accountancy services for the healthcare sector.
Cannulation (Intravenous – IV)
Cannulation is the insertion of a cannula (a thin tube) into a vein to administer medication, fluids, or to take blood samples.
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Clinical Governance
A framework through which Unity Plus is accountable for continuously improving the quality of its services and safeguarding high standards of care.
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Cannulation (Intravenous – IV)
Cannulation is the insertion of a cannula (a thin tube) into a vein to administer medication, fluids, or to take blood samples.
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Care Plans
Care Plans are written documents outlining an individual patient’s needs, the goals of their care, and the interventions required to meet those goals.
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Catheterisation (Urinary)
The insertion of a catheter into the bladder to drain urine.