Make sure the client is as comfortable as can be staff should also protect themself complete accidents or sickness illness form log information in client file and inform seniority/manager of the incident. (D6) EXPLAIN WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO ACCESS HEALTH AND SAFETY RISKS. (1) Its is important in order to protect the health and safety of both you and the people you support. You should always check that a risk assessment has been carried out before you undertake any task and follow the steps identify in the assessment in order to reduce risk. (D7) EXPLAIN THE DIFFERENT STAGES OF A RISK ASSESSMENT.
Aiii: The principles to be followed for safe moving and handling are that there needs to be risk assessments and procedures done to minimise the risk of injury to the employee. This may include recommended amount of people required to move an object, specific equipment needed and training to safe about handling equipment safety. Aiv: It is important to follow the care plan and communicate with each individual when assisting and moving as moving them incorrectly may cause them to be injured or discomfort. You need to inform and discuss with the person in concern about how to be moved, provide help and equipment when required. Av: Doctors are responsible for prescribing medication.
Sit with them check the area to see if there is any swelling or bruising or other obvious signs of damage. If the individual needs medical attention, an ambulance should be called and let them assess the situation and deal with it accordingly. An accident must be filled out detailing what the accident was where it occurred and what actions were carried out; a copy of this must be sent to the office. A top to toe skin check must also be carried out when the individual gets back home to eliminate/find any problems, any findings must be documented. If an individual becomes ill, again sit with them comfort them clean them up as best you can, when you get back home if needed call the G.P for advice, again fill out an accident form explain what has happened.
Unit 7: Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care Activity P6: Identify the routine care given for each malfunction Cardiovascular system Heart Attack If a person is having a heart attack then they need to make sure that 999 are called immediately. Once an ambulance is called the person who is having a heart attack must be sat in a W position, this position is made by the person having their legs up bent and having their back straight up. Once the person has been positioned appropriately then they will need reassurance, they may need to be told that everything is going to be okay or that the ambulance will not be long. If the person has aspirin on them then it is important to get them to take it, only 300mg should be given. When the ambulance turns up they will immediately put an oxygen mask on the person and then do an ECG on them.
Batteries, flashlights and a radio are important items to have in an emergency kit, as well as a first aid kit. Anyone that takes prescription medications should have them ready to go too. Have a fire extinguisher handy in the house. Gather family immunization records, and be aware of when children received their last tetanus shots, in case someone receives a puncture wound during evacuation. Share What You Know * Share important information with the authorities on family members who are elderly or have any disabilities.
The ambulance and paramedics will need this because some people will get aggressive when the paramedics try and help them, this is because they may be frightened or confused, and knowing these signs will help the service to calm them down and use the best techniques available to them. The Fire Service has to deal with people in the same way as this, if they are injured and trapped in a car, they will have to calm the person down, so that they may begin extracting them from
If an individual has an accident you must follow the guidelines of the policies and procedures manual. Sit with them check the area to see if there is any swelling or bruising or other obvious signs of damage. If the individual needs medical attention, an ambulance should be called and let them assess the situation and deal with it accordingly. An accident must be filled out detailing what the accident was where it occurred and what actions were carried out; a copy of this must be sent to the office. A top to toe skin check must also be carried out when the individual gets back home to eliminate/find
The plan must address who is to perform specific duties during the recovery period. These people must be selected very carefully, alternates identified, and plans should be documented to train and test those individuals in the performance of their duties. * Review and update the current contingency plan for the hospital to ensure that it is flexible in order to respond to any type of internal or external disaster including nuclear, biological, and chemical terrorist threats. Update the current contingency plan to ensure that it outlines a chain of task delegation and communication to be activated by the upper level medical services supervisor on-site following notification from the administrator on call that emergency procedures are to be implemented (see Table A). * Conduct a business impact analysis to identify and prioritize critical systems, business processes, and components.
Unit 4223-030 Helen Harding Emergency first aid skills Reflective account Preserve/prevent worsening/promote recovery Outcome 1 Access a situation quickly and calmly, protecting yourself and any casualties from danger. If possible wear gloves and apron to help prevent cross-infection. Keep casualty comfortable and reassure casualty. Asses the casualty, provide early treatment. Treat casualties with the most serious conditions first and arrange for appropriate help.
The roles and responsibilities of First Responders are as follows: A) Respond promptly and safely to the scene of an accident or sudden illness. B) Ensure scene is safe from hazards C) Protect yourself D) Protect the incident scene and patients from further harm E) Summon appropriate assistance (EMT’s, fire department, rescue squad) F) Gain access to the patient G) Perform patient assessment The following steps are the correct order of performing CPR: 1) Check for response 2) Check for no breathing and/or abnormal breathing 3) Activate emergency response system 4) Check carotid pulse 5) Locate CPR hand 6) Deliver first round of compressions at thirty compressions in eighteen seconds 7) Give two breaths 8) Repeat steps one through seven The following steps are correct order of using an AED: 1) Turn on AED machine 2) Select proper AED pads 3) Clear victim to analyze 4) Clear, press shock if prompted to 5) Continue with CPR until AED tells you to shock again If a First Responder should ever come in contact with unprotected bodily fluids they should