Unit 264. Outcome 1:- There are many employees’ roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection. These include:- * They are to ensure that their own health and hygiene doesn’t pose a risk to service users and colleagues. * To ensure that effective hand washing is carried out at appropriate times throughout their shift * And to ensure that the Correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used/worn when needed and appropriate throughout their shift. There are also many employers responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection.
Relationships between employers and employees are formed by individuals who are not of equal status. As a result one person has more power or authority within the relationship than the other. Other colleagues within a company is also a form of working relationship which requires good teamwork and communication to achieve satisfactory results set out within the company’s agenda. Service users along with their families are an important working relationship to ensure the well-being of an individual. Communication with psychiatric doctors, social workers and community practice nurses is also required within a good practicing working relationship.
007-3.2 Explain the potential impact of an out break of infection on the individual and the organisation. Impact on the organisation: There would be potentially huge cost implications on an organisation with regards to staff sickness levels rising, causing the need to employ more staff which they will be paying to cover in addition to staff that are off sick ,and patients needing hospitalisation. Patients may require to have longer stays in hospital causing a shortage of beds for other patients. Hospitals, units and wards could all face closure short term or long term. The organisation could also be fined by not complying with the law which would have a negative effect with exposure in the media.
I could lose my job and I could have legal action taken against me 1.2. How duty of care contributes to the safeguarding or protection of individuals. Under the duty of care I am to report and concerns I have regarding potential abuse an individual may be subject to. In my role I have a duty of care to raise any concerns I may have about any aspect of my work. These can range from inadequate working conditions, poor equipment, poor practice by other staff; to raising concerns about potential abuse cases and situations of neglect.
HSC 24 Principles of safeguarding and protection in Health and Social Care 1.1 & 1.2 Define the different types of abuse & identify the signs and symptoms There are many different types of abuse which happen in the health and social care setting. People need to use care services as they may have been abused, neglected or exploited in the past. As a care worker it is our job to be concerned and to offer care and protection to these people. It is sad to say; however, sometimes it is the care worker who becomes the person responsible for neglect and exploitation. They misuse their power of trust and use the influence they have on the individual.
Maltreatment is the wrongful treatment of an individual who is being cared for. In health and social care settings, abuse and maltreatment is not uncommon so it is also important that staff report any suspicious activity which may lead to the abuse and maltreatment of any individual. Infants and young children can be most vulnerable to certain forms of maltreatment, such as abusive head trauma, physical or medical neglect. The demands of caring for these children may overwhelm their parents. Due to their small physical size, early developmental status, and need for constant care it is important for all health and social care agencies involved in that child's life to make sure that they always look for the signs of maltreatment or abuse.
In the article “Stemming the Tide of Trauma Systemically: The Role of Family Therapy” by Charles R. Figley, and Kathleen Regan Figley we learn about how trauma effects people. In this article Trauma is defined as an experience sudden and could be potentially deadly. Depending on how bad the trauma is it could leave lasting and troubling memories for a person. For some trauma events people can become very dangerous towards others like close family or friends. Some use the principles of family therapy to help treat the primary and the secondary traumatic reactions to help the person who is going through this traumatic event.
b) The dangers associated with not following safe practices. Hazardous Substances are used in many workplaces and take many different forms. Exposure to hazardous substances can affect the body in many different ways. Skin contact, inhalation and ingestion can cause damage. The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (known as COSHH) says that employers must identify which hazardous substances are present in the work place.
Healthcare workers, family members and carers are also at risk of acquiring infections when caring for people. A number of factors can increase the risk of acquiring
The physical effect is related to physical injury resulting in permanent or temporary damage. Emotionally, the nurse can suffer from issues such as self-esteem and self-worth, and on a professional level, violence can prevent the nurse from feeling safe in the working environment (Whelan, 2008). This can lead to the organization effect of staff retention. Nurses that are stressed at work and worried about personal safety have the potential for loss of job satisfaction, which can result in staff turnover (Carroll,