In a residential nursing home for the elderly, this legislation impacts on the health of service users and health care professionals because it helps them reduce the chances of injuring themselves while in the setting. The legislation impacts on the safety of service users and health care professionals because it aims to keep everyone safe so they do not injure themselves. The legislation impacts on the security of service users and health care professionals because it aims to keep them safe from danger and threat of injuries. Data Protection Act 1998- This legislation relates to any personal information. This includes paper and electronic formats.
Unit 15 Paediatric Emergency First Aid 1.1 Identify the responsibilities of a paediatric first aider The responsibilities of a paediatric first aider are:• To preserve life• To prevent deterioration• To promote recovery• Passing on information- by passing on information of the incident to medics and parent. 1.2 Describe how to minimise the risk of infection to self and others You can minimise risk of infection to yourself by using gloves as this stops any skin to skin contact with the patient. It is important to that when treating lacerations that they are washed with sterile water, minimising infection for the patient. It is important to make sure that all equipment you use is sterile, as well as bandages ect. When performing CPR you can use a plastic mouth guard.
The individual and carers will not experience pains and discomfort. | 1.2 Describe the impact of specific conditions on the correct movement and positioning of an individual (Planned: 0 , Completed:0) Before moving an individual you must always consider if they have any specific condition that will acquire different moving and handling techniques. For example if an individual has suffered from a stroke they may have paralyses down one side of there body which will mean there muscles and limbs will be tight. The individual may need assistance to move parts of there body that are paralysed. Great care and training will be required for this.
Outcome 1 Understand anatomy and physiology in relation to moving and positioning individuals 1outline the anatomy and physiology of the human body in relation to the importance of correct moving and positioning of individuals An understanding of basic anatomy and physiology can help reduce the risk of harm to yourself or others when undertaking moving and handling procedures. In order to correctly move and position an individual without causing serious harm you need to use good body mechanics. You need to understand how muscles ,joints and bones work. If joints such as the knee or elbow are pulled, over extended or forced to move in the wrong direction it could cause serious harm to the individual. The human skeleton Is made up of 206 bones.
When you find where the pain comes from this can help you decide the best way to treat it. When you know the cause you can resolve the problem more accurately. Their pain maybe emotional if they are concerned about something, it may also be due to anxiety or worry about what may happen to them. 2. Repositioning individuals and adjusting the bedding, heating, lighting or noise could help to reduce pain.
Understand the purposes of following instructions and health and safety procedures 2.1 - Explain the purpose of following manufacturer's instructions when using equipment We do this because of health and safety reasons and it also advises us on to use the equipment correctly so it doesn't break. 2.2 - Explain the purpose of following organizational instructions when using equipment The reason why you have to follow organizational procedures when using equipment would be because of health and safety so we don't hurt anyone and so that we are also using the apparatus properly. 2.3 - Identify health and safety procedures for using different types of equipment One of the main procedures is to report and health and safety hazard that we see to a manager but do not try and tackle the hazard ourselves as this will not only protect myself but possibly others around me. 2.4 - Explain the purpose of following health and safety procedures when using equipment The reason why we have to follow health and safety procedures in the work place because it protects the staff from possibly hurting ourselves in the office. 2.5 - Explain the purpose of keeping the equipment clean and hygienic We need to keep equipment clean so we don't spread bacteria and germs to other people who will be using the equipment after us.
Principles to be followed for safe moving and handling Before you attempt to move anyone you need to assess the situation and more anything out of the way that may cause harm to yourself or the service user when lifting you need to keep your back straight and bend your knees you need to keep it close to you. Important to follow the care plan and communication It is important to follow a persons are plan because you need to know their need and their risk assessment. It is also important to communicate so they do not get worried and so other carers know what you are doing. Staff responsibility for medication The staff that is responsible for the medication are the ctm on duty if you go out a ctm will need to go to give the medication. All medication must be signed for and you must chek how it needs to be stored and how many are to be given and what time.
NVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care HSC 22a Carry out health and safety checks before you begin work activities What is safety? It sounds very simple and straightforward: make sure that the place in which you work is safe and secure. However, when you start to think about it – safe for whom or from whom? Safe from tripping over things? Safe from hazardous fumes?
The patient will have more control and anxiety will be lessened because they are prepared to handle their mental disorder (Waseem, 2012). The crisis plan will be different for each patient because the disorder does not affect every patient the same and it is best to personalize the plan to the specific patient. Having the patient set specific exercises or methods to decrease anxiety and take control of the situation is important. Although there is not medicine yet created specifically for
Effective communication from others will ensure their preferences and needs are met. 1.3 It is important to observe an individual's expression and reactions when communicating with them so that I can gauge whether or not that person fully understand what I am saying. So if an individual looked confused then I would repeat and rephrase what I had just said. It's also important because not everyone can communicate verbally, they may speak a different language, lack in confidence or not be able to talk, by observing their reactions I could get the information I needed. Observing someone can give clues to anything that may be upsetting or worrying them, this could be noticed through a person's facial expressions