1.2Describe the main points of health and safety policies and procedures. The main points of health and safety policies and procedures is to follow them by agreed ways of working between employees and employers as well as other outside person(s).Ensuring approved codes of practice within the health and social care setting, in which relate to health and safety. These include recording and reporting procedures; such as how we deal with accidents and / or injuries, as well as emergency and / or first aid situations, for example the administering of first aid only if trained to do so. Other policies and procedures include, general working conditions and the environment we work in, to report and record any “unsafe” conditions, including the use of any equipment that maybe used, adhering to regulations in regards to use of such equipment, whether it be electrical / mechanical, such equipment that may be used when moving and handling, which in turn have own set of guidelines, policies and procedures to adhere to. There are also many other policies and procedure that must be adhered to, own personal safety as well as their
Details of the relationship between the unit and relevant national standards This unit is linked to CHS19. Support of the unit by a sector or other appropriate body This unit is endorsed by Skills for Care and Development. Assessment This unit must be assessed in accordance with Skills for Care and Development's QCF Assessment Principles. Learning outcomes 2, 3, 4 and 5 must be assessed in a real work environment. Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England (4222-31) 297 Unit 4222-335 Undertake physiological measurements (HSC 3052) Assessment Criteria Outcome 1 Understand relevant legislation, policy and good practice for undertaking physiological measurements The learner can: 1. describe current legislation, national guidelines, organisational policies and protocols affecting work practice.
How do you ensure integrity (validity) of information? I would utilise a variety of sources to correlate, compare and match information in order to determine consistency & validity. Assessment Activity 2: OHS codes and regulations are intended to support the basic tenets or intentions of OHS legislation. What are these tenets? * Secure the workplace health, safety & welfare of employees * Protect persons (including the general public) at or near workplaces from risks to health & safety arising out of work activities * Ensure that expert occupational health & safety advice is available to employers, employees & contractors * Promote work environments that are adapted to the health & safety needs of employees * Provide workplaces that are free from unnecessary stress & that are secure * Foster cooperation & consultation between employers & employees on matters related to employee health, safety & welfare.
ERR Task 3 – Learning Outcome 3 and assessment criteria 2.5 (maps with Unit 6 2.1) 1. Explain the term “agreed ways of working” with your employer. The term agreed ways of working means when you follow something which has been put in place by your employer to sustain a way of doing a task. It is the following of policies and procedures by employers and employees, also being aware of all rules and regulations regarding my role and responsibilities which is set out by my workplace. The policies and procedures explain what is expected of me in my role and what is also not acceptable.
QEE3/001 COMPLYING WITH STATUTORY REGULATIONS AND ORGANISATIONAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 1. What are the roles and responsibilities of yourself and others under the Health and Safety at Work Act and current legislation? Personal protective equipment is to be supplied and used at work wherever there are risks to health and safety that cannot be adequately controlled in other ways. The Regulations also require that PPE: - is properly assessed before use to ensure it is suitable; - is maintained and stored properly; - is provided with instructions on how to use it safely; and - is used correctly by employees. - simple maintenance can be carried out by the trained wearer, but more intricate repairs should only be done by specialists.
General Social Care Council (GSCC) Codes of Practice: These set out the standards of practice that everyone who works in social care should meet. With regard to handling information the Codes state that: -Social care employers must have written policies in place to help social care workers meet the GSCC’s Code of Practice for Social Care Workers, including policies on confidentiality. - Social care workers must protect the rights of the people they support, including their right to privacy. - Respect confidential information and be able to explain their workplace’s policies about confidentiality to the people they support, their family and friends. Question 1b (Weighting: 5) Summarise the main points of legal requirements and codes of practice for handling information in health and social care.
1.2 Explain how duty of care contributes to the safeguarding or protection of individuals. In my job role I have a duty of care to raise any concerns that I may have about any aspect of my work. These can range from poor working conditions, poor equipment, poor practice by other staff and raising concerns about potential abuse cases and situations of neglect. It is my duty of care to safeguard individuals from harm. All employees should report any concerns of abuse they have.
Unit 2: Promote Professional Development Unit Code: SHC 52 Assessment Criteria: 1.1: The meaning of professional practice is to be able to work and act in a manner that follows company policies and procedures. A quality employee is able to accept and utilize the knowledge gained during their time of employment and put this into practice. Working within the health & social care setting means that policies and work acts can change time and again which should reflect organisations and how they should compile their company procedures. An employee should be following company procedures and ensure that they are aware of any changes to policies. Should an employee not gain knowledge of any new information on practices, they are liable for any future errors, which could lead to a potential safeguarding issue bought upon them.
Insuring the working environment is safe and providing correct welfare facilities. As an employee it is your duty to learn the correct procedures regarding potential hazards in the work place and follow the set out procedures in place, to not only protect yourself from risks but also others around you. If the above regulations are not followed correctly by an employer or an employee it could lead to potential legal action and court intervention. Within my role as a health care assistant in antenatal clinic it is vital that I follow these regulations as I am dealing with patients and their families on a day to day basis. I need to ensure that when they come into the clinic area that it is free from any potential hazards that could cause harm, whether that is a trip hazard or sharps hazard.
1.2 The employers have a responsibility to make sure correct PPE is made available, organise the necessary training for staff and undertake risk assessments regarding infection control. The employers must inform staff of infection control policies and procedures and make sure they are provided with the necessary information to follow safe practices when working such as a COSHH file, risk assessments and information posters. 2.1 Most of the legal regulations relating to infection control come under the Health and Safety at work act. This act is about ensuring a safe work place for employers, employees and members of the public by minimising accidents and infection spreading at work.