The head rescuer must maintain manual C-spine immobilization until the head pillows and head straps are in place. Supine Procedures 1. Scene safety and size up with BSI 2. Determine MOI and the need for immobilization 3. Explain the procedure to the patient 4.
What do the regulations and national minimum standards say? 2. Regulation 13 (2) of the Care Homes Regulations 2001 requires the registered person ‘to make arrangements for the …. safe administration …. of medicines’ prescribed for the people they care for.
Eye injuries caused by dust, sand, sprays. Task 2 These steps should always be followed when dealing with accident in childcare: 1. Assess the injury 2. Administer first aid 3. Decide if the child needs further treatment, and action that decision.
Unit 208 1 1.1 Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992(amended 2002) Health and Safety(First aid) Regulations 1981 Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulation (RIDDOR) 1995 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations(COSHH) 2002 Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulation 1992 Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 1.2 health and safety safeguarding reporting of accidents waste disposal fire prevention and evacuation procedures security cleaning food safety disposing and storing medicines lone working 1.3 Responsibility of a Health and Social care practitioner work safety within the care setting monitor their work environment for health and safety problems that may develop report and respond appropriately to any health and safety risks The employer or manager is responsible for providing: a safe and secure work environment safe equipment information and training about health, safety and security The health and social care organisations are responsible for: carrying out health and safety risk assessments develop health and safety equipment, such as fire extinguishers, fire blankets and first aid boxes ensure that health and social care settings have appropriate safety systems, such as smoke alarms, fire exits and security fittings train their employees to follow health and safety policies and procedures, and to use health and safety equipment and safety features appropriately to provide a range of health and safety information and warning signs to alert people to safety features such as fire exits and first aid equipment, and to warn them about prohibited areas and activities. 1.4 We should ensure that we receive specific training
SHC 31: PROMOTE COMMUNICATION IN HEALTH, SOCIAL CARE 1.1. Identify the different reasons people communicate. Communication is good for giving and receiving information. It is the underlying base that supports how we live our lives. What we say, how we say it and our body language communicates a multitude of messages that are given and received consciously and subconsciously by using different communication methods.
So here are the steps to performing CPR on a victim. First, check the scene for immediate danger. Make sure you're not putting yourself in harm's way by administering CPR to someone unconscious. You don’t want to become a victim yourself. Do whatever is necessary to move yourself and the other person to safety.
4222 204 Duty of care In health and social care settings. Define the term duty of care. This is a legal obligation to ensure individuals health and safety, to keep an individual safe, you must report any concerns to your line manager, respect confidentiality and respect the individual’s wishes. It is your requirement to work in the best interest of the individual and within your own level of competence it is your responsibility to be aware of policies and procedures. How does duty of care affect your own role?
This next principle is “A pharmacist respects the autonomy and dignity of each patient” (American Pharmacists Association). A pharmacist is to allow patients make initial decisions when it comes to medical decisions. The patients must be able to be aware of the complications and risks that occur when taking the specific type of medications. Though these are not all eight principle, the main points and values consumed by the pharmacist are present. Though each principle is a part of the code of ethics, there are flaws to them as well.
1.3 Explain how and why policies and procedures or agreed ways of working must reflect and incorporate legislative requirements Policies and procedures are put into place to make sure that legislation is being followed and the service users and staff are safe and all needs are being met, inclusive practice and diversity is being followed and the setting is staying within the law. 2.1 Identify common types of medication Antibiotic, Analgesic, Laxative, Antipsychotic, Anti-depressants, Diuretic 2.2 List conditions for which each type of medication may be prescribed Antibiotic- medicines used to treat and prevent infections Analgesic- used to relieve pain. Laxative- used to treat constipation Antipsychotics- are medicines that are used to treat mental health illnesses. Anti-depressants- used to treat depression or to prevent it from occurring. Diuretic- used to remove excess water from your body.
In health and social care settings it usually means that the individual gives consent to take part in an activity or to accept some kind of care or treatment. It is important to remember that: •It is a legal requirement that consent is established before any intervention or care-giving activity takes place •Establishing consent is one way care workers can demonstrate they respect the individual and the individual’s personal dignity •The process of establishing consent is instrumental to developing trust between care worker and the individual