My organisation and I have a duty of care to ensure that the service users we care for are safe, protected from abuse by other service users, staff, carers, friends and family. This means that my colleagues and I are obliged to work within the safeguarding policies and procedures and it is highly important that we all receive adequate training so that we can recognise and understand signs of abuse. It is also out duty to record all relevant information when an accident or incident occurs in the workplace. It is our responsibility to report any improper conduct or suspicion that we think may contribute to abuse. Duty of care and safeguarding work together because it is our duty of care, as care staff, to provide protection and safety for vulnerable adults whilst at the same time respecting their
* Take reasonable care not to put other people, including other employers and members of the public at risk by what I do at work * Co-operate with my employer making sure I have the proper training and I understand and follow my organizations health and safety policies. * Not to interfere of misuse anything that has been provided for my health and safety or welfare. * Report injuries, strains or illnesses that are suffered as a result of doing my job. * Tell my employer if something happens that might affect my ability to work, for example becoming pregnant or sustaining
Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999 6. Codes of Practice 7. National Occupational Standards 1.2 Reflecting on work activities is an important way to develop knowledge, skills and practice by evaluating the activity and helps you to fill gaps I have I identified. Give an example from your work place: In my work place it helps me identify areas of improvement. 1.3 I follow the codes of practice, regulations, minimum standards and national occupational standards to ensure that my personal attitudes and beliefs so not obstruct my quality of work.
Aiii) As a social care organisation, you are responsible for providing care and support which is safe and promotes the health and wellbeing of the individuals. Your duty of care affects the way you; * Exercise authority * Manage risk and work in a safe way * Safeguard interests of individuals * Monitor own behaviour and conduct * Maintain confidentiality * Store personal information correctly * Report any concerns or allegations * Maintain professional boundaries * Make professional judgements * Maintain high standards of conduct outside the professional role * To uphold a service that upholds the law and underlying principles of care Aiv) Duty of care contributes to the safeguarding of individuals because as a social care worker you are responsible to; * Recognise physical, emotional and psychological needs of individuals by understanding what is required for health and well being, to observe and record ‘indicators’ of differences and changes and to show empathy and support. * Anticipate danger and manage risks by carrying out assessments, avoiding hazards and carrying out health and safety checks * Intervene and support in the event of illness and injury by carrying out first aid, seek help or advice, communicate with health professionals and
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 requires all workers to: * Their safety and that of others is there responsibility * Cooperate to all health and safety matter, with the manager or manager on duty * To not intentionally damage the health and safety equipment or the materials provided by your employer * Attend all training provided by your employer * Use all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) When taking your responsibilities relating to infection within the work setting into consideration, you need to think Prevention and Control. Prevention of infection You might have heard of the term ‘prevention is better than cure’; this term is also true when it comes to infection. Unnecessary discomfort and anxiety can be avoided by preventing an individual from picking up and HCAI with all prevention measures followed and carried out properly, this will stop the high level of antibiotic therapy that is need to treat any kind of infection. As a result of HACI’s there are around 5,000 people that die due to infection illnesses, your actions to prevent HACI’s could save lives. One of the most important responsibilities that carers have in the
A working relationship in health and social care is based upon professional settings followed by rules regulations and procedures. It’s based upon an employer to employee basis… when professional friend-ships can form but under rules and regulations only permitting things personal relationships would allow whereas work relationship would not allow. 2.1 Describe why it is important to adhere to the agreed scope of the job role? It’s important that when working with young adult or vulnerable person the job role is carried out to its criteria to regulations set by the company to protect yourself the person you care for and the company, to encourage the improvement to that person’s life and help achieve new goals and encourage more life goals safely and professionally. 3.1 Explain why it is important to work in partnership with others?
Task 1 Health and Safety At Work Act 1974 - Under this Act it is your employer’s duty to make sure that you are protected from any risks and dangers which could occur in your workplace. As an employee, you must avoid taking any unnecessary risks, use any protective equipment or clothing that you are provided with and follow any training or instructions you are given. Equality Act 2010- This act has provided a legislative framework to protect the rights of an individual. This act replaces previous anti-discrimination laws with a single act. The Disability Discrimination Act -2005-This Act aims to end the discrimination that many disabled people face.
The term “duty of care” in my mind best describes the way in which you treat the persons in your care. You should always be willing to be supportive to people in your care and enable them to live free from prejudice and keep them safe from abuse. It is your duty to do everything reasonable in your job role to make this happen. In essence, “duty of care” means you must provide care and support individuals within the law, including those defined in your employers’ policies, procedures and agreed ways of working. The company and you will have a duty of care to ensure that the service users you care for are safe and protected from abuse by other service users, staff, carers, friends and family.
Ugur Basu Unit: CT 236 Principals for implementing Duty of Care in Health, Social Care or Children's and Young People's Settings Understand how duty of care contributes to safe practice 1.1 Explain what it means to have a duty of care in own work role. “Duty of Care” means providing care and support for individuals within the law and also within the policies, procedures and agreed ways of working with my employer. It is about avoiding abuse and injury to individuals, their friends and family and their property. 1.2 Explain how duty of care contributes to the safeguarding or protection of individuals. In my role I have a duty of care to raise any concerns I may have about any aspect of my work.
Our policies and procedures within the work place protect the rights of individuals by making sure that we follow a person-centred approach and treat each case individually, but most importantly equally to any other case. Agreed ways of working help to ensure that all staff work in a standardised way which should mean we automatically focus on the rights of every individual, rather than those of a select few. The risk assessments that we have in place govern the day to day procedures that we use in the work place. In end of life care, the time may come when it is no longer