UNIT 208 Ai: Different examples of accidents and sudden illnesses that might occur are a fall, heart attack, choking and bleeding. Aii: The procedures to follow if an accident or sudden illness should occur are first of all you must try to help the service user to recover or find help. After this the company should have accident report forms that must be completed in which you would need to also inform the manager or supervisor. The form will include date, time, place of accident, people involved, witnesses involved, equipment involved, details of what happened, anything that was said about the accident, the condition of the person involved in the accident, details of when help was asked and when arrived. Aiii: The principles to be followed for safe moving and handling are that there needs to be risk assessments and procedures done to minimise the risk of injury to the employee.
This research will explore how crises and disasters are changing and what organizations can do to prepare for such incidents. The opening article defines necessary approaches, analyzes a theoretical view, presents vital research data, and introduces new ways to be better prepared for the unexpected (Boins, 2011). This paper will
Before implementing risk controls, you need to assess the potential effectiveness and possible consequences. You should then suggest a realistic and acceptable time frame for implementation of controls and ensure that deadlines are complied with. Employees should also be consulted as they might have good ideas of what can be done to reduce the likelihood of injury or damage. Also when controls are to be implemented, organizations should communicate proposed plans to affected employees via a form of specific training, staff notices or the revision and a public workplace statement of revised standard operating procedures. It is important to identify and implement WHS procedures and instructions to keep aware of Possible hazardous occurrences, and to be on top of workplace WHS.
This list is used to score a sites potential risk to human health. If a site ranks high on this list it does not necessarily mean immediate action will be taken. After being placed on the National Priorities list, a Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study is conducted in order to; “characterize the sites conditions, determine the nature of the waste, assess risk to human health and the environment, and evaluate the potential performance and cost of the treatment technologies that are being considered” (United States Environmental Protection Agency, 2011). Following the completion of the Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study is the Record of Decision. This is a public document that defines which cleanup methods will be utilized.
* RIDDOR:- Reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences. This puts duties on employers to make sure they report accidents and outbreaks, etc. to the relevant and correct places. And, it makes sure that the correct standards are in place. Outcome 3:- There are many procedures and systems in place that are relevant to the prevention and
The Case of Rick Tiffany Allen CJHS/420 June 15, 2015 Tammla Price The Case of Rick The case management process is designed to help clients from different cultures and backgrounds improve their current situation. Clients within the criminal justice system come with various behavioral patterns and mental disorders that need immediate attention from case managers. These behaviors can cause individuals to commit criminal activity and become part of the criminal justice system. Case managers must be aware of behavioral issues among clients so they can use effective intervention practices that will reduce recidivism and promote public safety. Description of Rick Case managers have to manage clients
Potential health and safety risks must be reported to the line manager as soon as possible to help prevent a potential accident or injury to the individual, you and others around in the workplace. All risks need to be dealt with as soon as possible so that you ensure the safety of everybody involved within the working
Safety is a critical first step in improving quality of healthcare. Another critical step is to create an environment that encourages reporting of medical errors so that
According to the Joint Commission (2006), a sentinel event is as, “an unexpected occurrence involving death or serious physical or psychological injury, or the risk thereof. Serious injury specifically includes loss of limb or function. The phrase or “risk thereof” includes any process variation for which a recurrence carries a significant chance of a serious adverse outcome.” Sentinel events signal a need for immediate investigation and response. The importance of sentinel events in providing safe nursing care includes: improving quality of patient care, increasing the awareness of sentinel events, upholding the public trust of the medical system and understanding the reason behind the event and restructuring the organizations protocols in possible future events. As the safety officer appointed by Doctor Dover, the head of Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, I led
Facilities should set the guidelines for punishment and make it known across the entire facility, but if a supervisor recognizes the violation, they should handle the punishment, and making human resources aware of a possible violation. Regulations for investigation of possible privacy violations should also be handled by human resources and administration. Overall review of privacy policies, HIPAA regulations, and private regulations should be in serviced frequently to ensure comprehension to the fullest and the repercussions that would