Describe how the duty of care affects own work. Answer: people have a right to expert that when professional is providing support, they will be kept safe and not are neglected or exposed to any unnecessary RISK. Thinking about the duty of care that you ‘OWE’ to people is helpful when planning you work. It makes you consider whether what you were planning to do is in the best interest of the person you consider the physical risks involved bit allows you to see if you treating them with dignity and respect. As a health care professional if you think of it as ‘owing a duty of
The employer also has a duty of care for staff members, to ensure that working conditions are safe, and suitable to deliver the service. 1.2. Describe how duty of care affects own work role. My duty of care means that I must aim to provide high quality care to the best of my ability and say if there are any reasons as to why I may be unable to do so. My organisation and I have a duty of care to ensure that the service users we care for are safe, protected from abuse by other service users, staff, carers, friends and family.
In health and social care settings. Define the term duty of care. This is a legal obligation to ensure individuals health and safety, to keep an individual safe, you must report any concerns to your line manager, respect confidentiality and respect the individual’s wishes. It is your requirement to work in the best interest of the individual and within your own level of competence it is your responsibility to be aware of policies and procedures. How does duty of care affect your own role?
5. Explain the procedures and practices for keeping yourself and others safe at work Knowledge specification 4c 4d to take reasonable care for the health and safety of myself and of any other person who may be affected by my acts at work. And to complete all my duties to standard. 6. Explain your role and
CYPcore 34 – Support children’s and young people’s Health and Safety. Learning outcomes 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.4 Everything we do at work is covered by and incorporates the idea of the Health and Safety at work act 1974. This act must be adhered to by ensuring that our workplace and the young peoples environment is safe and fit for purpose, ensuring the correct equipment and the relevant training standards have been put in place to ensure the young people are safe in all activities. This includes carrying out regular risk assessments and ensuring an appropriate method of reporting is available. Us as employees are responsible for working to the guidelines put in place in our workplace, we must use the equipment provided, undergo training and be aware of how to identify any hazards and report any problems.
Overview | This standard identifies the requirements when leading practice for health and safety in settings where children, young people or adults are cared for or supported. This includes monitoring compliance with health, safety and security regulations and requirements, contributing to the development of systems to manage risk to yourself and other people, and continuously improving health, safety and security policies, procedures and practices. | Performance criteriaYou must be able to:You must be able to:You must be able to: | Maintain compliance with health, safety and security requirements P1 ensure the people with whom you work are aware of legal and work setting policies, procedures and practices required for health, safety and security relating to their work P2 monitor health, safety and security policies, procedures and practices P3 act as a role model in adhering to health, safety and security requirements P4 take appropriate action where health, safety and security requirements are not being adhered to P5 challenge working practices that are unsafe and unhealthy P6 report working practices that are unsafe and unhealthy P7 work with others to identify, assess, minimise and manage potential risks and hazards in the working environment P8 ensure that you and the people with whom you work use approved methods and procedures when carrying out potentially hazardous work activities P9 take appropriate action where there is the likelihood of an accident or injury P10 take appropriate and immediate action to manage emergencies P11 complete records and reports on health, safety and security issues, practices and incidents, within confidentiality agreements and according to legal and work setting requirements Work in partnership to manage risk to personal safety P12 work in partnership to assess and manage risks to individuals that
Aiii) As a social care organisation, you are responsible for providing care and support which is safe and promotes the health and wellbeing of the individuals. Your duty of care affects the way you; * Exercise authority * Manage risk and work in a safe way * Safeguard interests of individuals * Monitor own behaviour and conduct * Maintain confidentiality * Store personal information correctly * Report any concerns or allegations * Maintain professional boundaries * Make professional judgements * Maintain high standards of conduct outside the professional role * To uphold a service that upholds the law and underlying principles of care Aiv) Duty of care contributes to the safeguarding of individuals because as a social care worker you are responsible to; * Recognise physical, emotional and psychological needs of individuals by understanding what is required for health and well being, to observe and record ‘indicators’ of differences and changes and to show empathy and support. * Anticipate danger and manage risks by carrying out assessments, avoiding hazards and carrying out health and safety checks * Intervene and support in the event of illness and injury by carrying out first aid, seek help or advice, communicate with health professionals and
1. • Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 - businesses have to follow this legislation act to ensure they keep their employees safe from injury of harm. It outlines the guidance and recommendations of how to do this and who is responsible for doing this. These are; responsibilities of the employer to their staff, responsibilities of the employee to each other and safe working from employee to the public. • Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 – includes the safe moving of objects by a person on which training should be supplied.
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASAWA) says – As far as reasonably practicable I have a duty to: Provide a safe place of work including safe access and egress. Provide and maintain equipment that is safe and not a risk to health. Provide all necessary information, instruction, training and supervision. Take reasonable care of my own health & safety and that of others who may be affected by my activities. Co-operate with my employer, so far as necessary, to enable my employer to comply with any statutory duty or requirements.
Principles for implementing duty of care in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings SHC 34 1. Understand how duty of care contributes to safe practice 1.1 Explain what it means to have a duty of care in own work role ‘Duty of care’ within your role means that you have responsibilities to deliver the service to your service users, and your employer also has responsibilities. By following your organisational policies, and the GSCC codes of practice you are complying with your responsibilities of ‘duty of care’. The Health & safety at Work Act 1974, (HASAWA) specifies: Employer Duty of Care under HASAWA (Your Manager’s duty of care) As far as reasonably practicable, the employer has a duty to: •Provide a safe place of work including safe access & egress •Provide & maintain equipment that is safe & not a risk to health •Provide all necessary information, instruction, training & supervision. Employee Duty of Care under HASAWA (Your responsibilities under duty of care) It is the duty of care of all employees to: •Take reasonable care of their own health & safety & that of others who may be affected by their activities •Co-operate with their employers, so far as necessary, to enable that employer to comply with any statutory duty or requirement.