SZT1 Task 4 The most important aspect in managing a disaster situation is preparedness. The simulation Disaster in Franklin County highlights the role of public health personnel, with emphasis on the public health nurse because the nurse is often a first responder to such a disaster. This helps to examine the roles, actions, coping methods, and techniques used by a nurse in a disaster scenario. A. Role of Public Health Personnel The role of public health personnel is to maintain the physical and emotional safety of individuals throughout the community affected by the storm.
Community Health Nursing Emergency Response 725.8.8 Stefanie Pipia Western Governors University April 18, 2014 Disaster in Franklin County In the event of a disaster there are many people with various roles needed to respond and meet the needs of the community affected. The role of major public health personnel is to assess the incident for immediate health needs, severity of health needs and the potential health risks of the community. The public health personnel have specific roles, responsibilities and functions to carry out during the disaster to identify, manage and minimize aftermath. The public health nurse can assess for immediate health needs related to injury and disability. They can identify and provide health related education to reduce the health risks related to the disaster as well as prevention of secondary conditions.
Role of Public Health Personnel During the Franklin County disaster, there were numerous individuals that participated in the disaster response. Each member had a specific role in the Public Health Team. The Community Health Nurse was crucial in the efforts to assure that the residents of Franklin County were safe and their houses were repaired from the damages caused by the storm. By going door-to-door to asking questions from a prepared survey, the Community Health Nurse was able to better evaluate the needs of the residents and assess the level of coping that was necessary and report back to the team in order to rally support in order to mend the damage of the storm. Later the Community Health Nurse was able to provide support by offering assistance by phone through the disaster hotline, to support the residents and offer guidance of whom to
UNDERSTANDING HEALTH AND SAFTEY POLICIES AS THEY APPLY IN THE WORKPLACE I work for an Ltd Commercial Cleaning company as a Regional Manager .I am responsible for Four Area managers. Who in turn are responsible for their own list of contracts .It is my role to ensure we are delivering our services efficiently complying with all Health and safety legislations and regulations relating to the type of works we carry out .Not only setting standards for ourselves but also for all our employees. AS PART OF MY ROLE AND FOR THE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT LEVEL 3.THIS ESSAY WILL LAY OUT THE CURRENT LEGISLATIONS AND REGULATIONS RELATING TO HEALTH, SAFTEY AND WELFARE TO THE CLEANING INDUSTRY. ● Health & Safety at work etc. Act 1974 (HASWA) This act
Nurses need to review the disaster history of their community, as well as how past disasters have affected the community’s health care delivery system (Stanhope & Lancaster, 2008). It is important for nurses to understand and gain the competencies necessary to respond in times of disasters before disaster strikes. The preparedness competencies should focus on personal preparedness, understanding roles, becoming acquainted with the health department’s disaster plan and communication equipment appropriate for disaster situations (Stanhope & Lancaster, 2008). Disaster and mass casualty drills and exercises are extremely valuable components of preparedness that can give nurses and other personnel opportunities to improve plans. Nurses should also identify limits to their own knowledge/skill/authority and identify key resources for referring situations that exceed those limits.
| * Trained First Aiders within college. * First Aid boxes readily available. * Care rooms available. | (RIDDOR) Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013These regulations require employers, the self-employed and people in control of premises, to report work-related deaths, major injuries, work-related diseases and dangerous occurrences. | * Accident forms completed for any accident or injury (staff, students and visitors).
[HSWA, Manual Handling Operations Regulations 13, PUWER, Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 14, Electricity at Work Regulations 15] 15. Emergency Arrangements Adequate emergency arrangements must be in place under the control of 'competent persons'. There must also be suitable procedures for employees to report serious and imminent danger as well as shortcomings in health and safety arrangements. [MHSW] 16.
Assignment 8 Unit 027 This assignment should demonstrate the following knowledge and understanding relating to these learning outcomes: Assessment criteria 1.2 and 2.4 and Unit 66 2.2c Explain how health and safety is monitored, maintained and reviewed and how people in the work setting are made aware of risks and hazards and encouraged to work safely and include a reflective account of an outing and the systems in place for visits. The Manager or supervisor will carry out daily risk assessments and health and safety checks before the start of each session, checking outdoor areas, entrances, doors/locks, flooring, electric sockets, toilets, windows, temperature, kitchen area and the fire-fighting equipment is in place. If any problems arise they will be dealt with before the setting opens, if this is not possible she will develop an action plan specifying the action/person or funding required and will make all staff aware on arrival. The owner of the building has risk assessments carried out every 6 months and we have a fire safety officer come annually. We are a set up and take down setting so all equipment is checked over whilst doing this daily, anything broken or damaged is removed.
Introduction Health experts face the challenge of rapid response to disaster, which is becoming very common not only in this country, but also in other parts of the world. Terrorism, natural disasters, major accidents are some of the possible cases that may require rapid response among the health experts as they struggle to save lives and relieve the victims of their pain. Rapid response to disaster is not a responsibility of a specific institution. All the healthcare institutions, both public and private, must come together in order to coordinate closely in responding to such disasters. According to Edberg (2006), regional health information organizations (RHIO) have become the common platforms for sharing relevant data in such cases.
posting information on notice boards, keeping an information filesuch as COSHH, training, and providing supervision)The need to keep records in relation to infection control using appropriateDocumentationTo provide PPETo ensure that the relevant standards, policies and guidelines are available within the workplace | 2) Understanding legislation and policies relating to prevention and control of infection The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 The recommendations on standard principles provide guidance on infection control precautions that should be applied by all healthcare personnel to the care of patients in community and primary care settings. The recommendations are divided into four distinct interventions: · hand hygiene · the use of personal protective equipment · the safe use and disposal of sharps · education of patients, their carers and healthcare personnel 3) Understand systems and procedures relating to the prevention and control of infection. There are many systems and procedures that provide ways of preventing and controlling of infection. Like receiving regular