There are many different hazards that can happen in any health and social care setting and it isn’t always avoidable. In this assignment I am going to be explaining the potential hazards in a residential care home. In a residential care home slippery floors, leaving equipment in corridors, a clear fire exit, residents taking the incorrect medication, adequate lighting and swinging doors are all potential hazards. Slippery floors is a hazard in any health and social care setting but especially in a care home with the elderly because if a young adult breaks their foot it just effects them for a short period of time but if an elderly person had the exact same injury it could be a lot more serious. It is important for a professional to make sure the corridors are safe for residents to walk through without being in danger but if they have recently mopped the floor it will take a while to dry so it is vital to put a wet sign on the floor so they know to be aware and careful whilst walking.
When he is in these states he will lash out at other service users as well as members of staff. This is dangerous for him not only for the obvious physical risks but it can also put his health into jeopardy. Due to his personal centered plan we have in place staff are aware of these outbursts and how to handle them. The plan explains things that might cause Mr. X to become agitated, like not being able to find his razor. Staff know to offer to go help look for it in his room where it is usually found in the top drawer or next door in the bathroom.
Secondly, the area has several faults running through the area where the proposed facility was to be built. Constant shaking of the ground is going to do damage to any structure in the area. Finally, the water source underneath the facility may be needed in the future to provide water to metropolitan areas. Radioactive waste is dangerous wherever it is stored. I believe that placing these materials in an area which is unstable would just be a mistake.
The malpractice has been documented by an undercover cameraman and broadcast on the BBC's Panorama Avon and Somerset Police were criticised for not informing South Gloucestershire Adult Safeguarding of all their contacts with the hospital as after 29 calls and nine incidents over a period of nearly three years relating to Winterbourne View, and agreed a pattern should have been noticed.However, investigating officers had "overly relied on people perceived as professionals and experts in their field" at the hospital, for information David Behan, chief executive of the Care Quality Commission, said: "There is much for all the organisations involved with Winterbourne View to consider in Margaret Flynn's thorough and comprehensive report. Dr Gabriel Scally, who chaired the NHS review panel, said that even though lots of different people knew bits of what was going on, nobody put it all together and did anything about it. Anne Milton, parliamentary under-secretary of state for public health, said primary care trusts had spent money "recklessly" putting patients in Winterbourne View. A spokesman of the hospital's owners, Castlebeck Care Ltd, said significant changes had been made within their organisation that included extensive changes to board membership, all new operations structures, strengthened clinical governance and increased staff training and development. "Importantly, we are
Each of these compounds is known to be poisonous, cancerous, or cause birth defects. The EPA fears that the drinking water will compromised due to runoff of the surface water discharge. Additionally, contamination of underground sources of drinking water and inadequate treatment of the waste water are possible. The threat of contaminated water supplies can cause a fearful population, largely due to the propaganda spread by anti-fracking initiatives. Although there are potential economical disadvantages to fracking, there are also enormous positives.
Distractions are a threat to patient safety and are particularly detrimental to the performance of complex tasks that require higher levels of cognitive processing. Even minor distractions can impair performance and have a negative cascading affect that can result in major events such as wrong site surgery (Feil, 2014). Literature Review An analysis of events by the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Reporting System reported 304 events occurring in the OR in which distraction and, or interruptions were indicated as contributing factors for compromised patient safety. The majority of these events were reported as errors related to procedures. Within this event type, surgery or
Automatic transmission failure can be a very unpleasant event. The cost of repairing an automatic transmission today is very high. A lot of transmission failures can be prevented. Many people don’t realize the key concepts of prolonging the life of an automatic transmission. The main causes of automatic transmission failure are due to normal wear, the loss of automatic transmission fluid, and abuse.
The health and safety work act 1974 (HSWA) The management of health and safety at work REGULATIOS 1999 (the management regulation) concern about employees and others Removing a fire extinguisher to prop door, Refusing to take part in safety training course And Endangering health are all criminal offences Hazards and risks Identify anything that could cause a safety problem, i.e. hazards Hazards sample faulty equipment Work activities, DSE work stations consist of: Chair Keyboard, mouse Computer and monitor, other input devices The work layout A footrest (if required) It is hazardous and can couse health problem, such as visual discomfort, aches or pains in back, shoulders arms and wrists Can happen if; The workstation is not set up to suit its use Is not used properly The work is very intence Legal requirements Ensure work station meet minimum requirements Plan work so there are breaks or changes of activity Organise eyesight test Provide health and safety information and traing Manual handling Manual handling operations regulations 1992 govern on how to carry out manual handling wok. *risks must be assessed and controls put in place to eliminate or at least control the risk of injury. If manual handling is not done properly it can lead to strains/strains or more injuries. In rare case it can lead to more severe injuries, such as fractures, spinal injuries or hernias.
All buildings can carry their own weight (or they would fall down anyway by themselves). They can usually carry a bit of snow and a few other floor loads and suspended loads as well, vertically; so even badly built buildings and structures can resist some up-and-down loads. But buildings and structures are not necessarily resistant to side-to-side loads, unless this has been taken into account during the structural engineering design and construction phase with some earthquake proof measures taken into consideration. This weakness would only be found out when the Earthquake strikes, and this is a bad time to find out. It is this side-to-side load which causes the worst damage, often collapsing poor buildings on the first shake.
The doctor told my parents that the smoke from cigarettes could have contributed in worsening my breathing conditions. At that time I had no clue of what that meant. Ever since I have memory, the annoying smell of smoke has been present at my house and this is because my mother smokes. So for me smoke exposure is something that has happened almost on a daily basis for the past years. As every kid would have, I did not worry about the smoke I smelled at home or about the fact that it was potentially harmful to my health.