That all risks and hazards are known and that responses are in place. That appropriate training has been carried out to enable best care. b) The employer or manager To make sure the area is safe to working and that risk assessments are in place and up to date, to provide adequate first aid facilities, to have all information on hazardous material and have and supply correct PPE. To make sure all equipment is correct and safe to use and regularly maintained. Limit and control substances that may affect health of
Planning is crucial to the recovery of a community after a disaster, be it a natural disaster or a man made one, and requires a multi disciplinary effort within the community of responders. Many resources must be allocated and utilized. Preparation for the roles played during a disaster should be set out, rehearsed and reviewed regularly to ensure efficient response and preparedness. ! !
Make sure that the work place is a safe environment to work in. Make sure that emergency plans are set out and that staff know what to do. Prevent any risks to staff and service user’s health. Makes sure that we are informed of any hazards that could hurt us in regards to making sure that we are all coshh trained. (c) 4.
Infection Prevention and Control Good infection prevention and control is essential to ensure that people who use health and social care services receive safe and effective care. It is your employer’s responsibility that training, risk assessments and equipment are in place to enable you to carry out your daily duties to minimise risk to yourself or service users. It is your responsibility to follow all training and use all equipment and PPE provided by your employer. All employers are bound by The Health and Social Care Act 2008 and by the 10 codes of practice laid down by the CQC on how they judge a care provider and how it complies with the cleanliness and infection control requirements. The CQC Codes of practice |1 |Systems to manage and monitor the prevention and control of infection.
QCF Level 3 Health and Social Care David Mano CU2479 Promote Good Practice in Handling Information in Health and Social Care Settings Outcome 1 1.1 The current legislation tells us that we have to keep records and information safe and up-to-date at all times. Different companies keep various pieces of information. Different information is handled in different ways. We must follow the company policies and procedures about how to handle certain types of information, the policy will follow the guidelines as set out in the Data Protection Act 1998. As a carer we have the responsibility to make a record of the entire task that we perform in a clear way so that the information can be safely transmitted to the other carers and to the management.
Unit 201 (F/601/2467) - Manage own performance in a business environment Learning Outcome 1 Amongst CNWL-MK there are a vast amount of important policies with guidelines, procedures and codes of practice relating to how I perform my job safely and effectively as they provide me with the information and knowledge to do so. These include health and safety, making us aware of how to deal with situations such as an injury and how to prevent them occurring in the future. Also fire safety procedures, so in the event of a fire we are prepared knowing what to do and where to go ensuring exits are kept clear at all times. Data protection is extremely important as an Administration Assistant because I work with a great deal of sensitive and personal information, therefore I must keep my computer password protected and locked when away from my desk as well as put away any paperwork and the smart card provided to access the RiO database, in a secure place where only I can access them. Following these guidelines, procedures and codes of practice allow everyone to be treated equally and help prevent or solve any issues that arise in the work place.
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. Those in the Public Health Department are responsible for ensuring the citizens of Franklin County have all the basic necessities for survival, such as clean water, food, shelter, and necessary medications. Because of the varying needs of the community, the Public Health Department is also responsible for maintaining and disseminating up-to-date information on how to obtain help, how to acquire the basic necessities, and health hazards/concerns. The public health nurse assures these needs and concerns are met within her scope of nursing practice, using her assessment and prioritization skills. While the public health nurse is assessing the needs of those affected, other members of the Public Health Department maintain operations and assume any jobs that fall outside of the nursing scope of practice utilizing each individual’s skills: the health educator is able to draft concise and easily understood directions relating to maintaining health and directing those displaced to the nearest shelter; the department bookkeeper maintains the financial records during the disaster operations; the receptionist uses her connections with vendors and general people skills to obtain what is needed to run the department; the epidemiologist’s analytical approach and organized thinking is essential in mapping
Under this legislation all employees have the responsibilities to cooperate with the Trust on matters of health and safety and in the context of this policy particularly regarding the reduction of risks from healthcare associated infections. Infection control policies, procedures and protocols are designed to outline the principals and responsibilities associated with the prevention and control of infection in a health care setting. Follow COSHH and RIDDOR Follow COSHH and RIDDOR Carry out risk assessments Carry out risk assessments Report Hazards and potential Risks Report Hazards and potential Risks Follow policies and procedures Follow policies and procedures Make sure all staff are safe Make sure all staff are safe Be accountable for yourself by checking your own equipment before and after use Be accountable for yourself by checking your own equipment before and after use
Quality Improvement Email Angel Lowe HCS/588 July 6, 2015 Georgia Rothstein Quality Improvement Email The goal of health care organizations is to provide safe patient and quality care. If an organization wants to achieve these two concepts then they require a continuous effort on the part of the organization. Quality improvement (QI) is an important factor in an organization as they work toward achieving safe patient and quality care. The organization needs to have set guidelines as well as dependable and consistent care as it relates to providing QI. This study will look into QI as well as look the importance of quality management as well as the impact it has in health care.
The principles of infection prevention and control 1.1 As a health and social care worker you have roles and responsibilities in relation to infection prevention and control, including to * cooperate with your employer in preventing and controlling infection * know and understand your organisations infection prevention and control policies and procedures * follow infection control procedures and apply standard infection control principles to all situations at all times * know how to get advice on the prevention and control of infection and to stay up to date in your knowledge and understanding of the subject * make your manager aware of any difficulties you have in following procedures * report breaches in good practice and take corrective action as appropriate You also have a responsibility to be on your guard for potential outbreaks of infection or resistance to antibiotics and to inform your employer if you have any concerns. 1.2 Employers have a responsibility to regularly produce infection prevention and control reports describing: * Policies and procedures that are in place and how they are monitored * Any outbreaks of infection that have taken place and the action to rectify the problems * Education and training that has taken place * Planned improvements Employers have a responsibility to obtain and share with staff up to date advice and information about infection prevention and control from suitably qualified and competent individuals. 2.1 * Health and safety at work act 1974 * Management of health and safety at work regulations 1999 * Personal protective equipment at work regulations (PPE) 1992 * The health act 2006 * The health and social care act 2008 * Reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences regulations (RIDDOR) 1995 * Public health (control