For example if a individual is at risk or if they have been given new medication etc., any other information on a individual should be kept confidential, some locked away just for managers. Service user files at houses should be available for them to look at and staff and should be updated accordingly. Health and social care Act 2012- this is an act of the parliament of the United Kingdom, it provides for the most extensive organisation of the structure of the National Health Service in England. Human Rights Act 1998- It came in force in the United Kingdom in October 2000, it gives you the right to defend your rights in the UK courts and that public organisations, including the government, the police and local councils must treat everyone equally, with fairness, dignity and respect. There are also the Data protection principles, these are: 1.
A1. Risk Factors After examining the community health needs there are many risk factors identified for the service line for oncology, orthopedic and cardiology services. Each service line and the risk factors associated will be discussed below. Oncology Currently Trinity Hospital has no oncology specialist that serve the hospital. They do have a group of eight oncologist and two radiation oncologist have expressed interest in an affiliation with the hospital.
The holding authority must explain why they have withheld information. Sectors covered by this Act are: government departments, local assemblies, councils, local authorities, health care trusts, hospitals, doctors surgeries, police, colleges and universities, non-department public bodies, commitees and advisory bodies. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) monitors the guidance about compliance, it explains all essential and expected standards of quality and safety. It is a guide to help providers of Health and social care to comply with the Health and social care Act 2008. In outcome 21 it explains how records should be kept securely and can be located promptly when required.
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (amended 2008) RIDDOR - sets out what needs to be reported. Health and Safety First Aid Regulations 1981 Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 - emphasizes what employers are required to achieve under the Health and Safety at Work Act. Health and safety policies and procedures are in place to protect those in social care settings. They are to ensure that I adhere and comply to health and safety rules and regulations. Responsibilities Manager/ Employer To provide a safe place to work Prevent risks to health Assess risks and take action to reduce them Provide information, training and supervision as needed Ensure machinery is safe to use Provide adequate first aid facilities Provide PPE (free of charge) Carer/Employee To take reasonable care of my own and others’ health and safety To report to my manager any potential and actual risks and hazards Take part in any training provided To understand and comply with health and safety instructions and procedures Others To understand and comply with
Unit 504 Develop health and safety and risk management policies procedures and practices in health and social care or children and young people's settings 1. Understand the current legislative framework and organisational health, safety and risk management policies, procedures and practices that are relevant to health, and social care or children and young people’s settings 1.1 Explain the legislative framework for health, safety and risk management in the work setting The basis of British health and safety law is the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. The Act sets out the general duties which employers have towards employees and members of the public, and employees have to themselves and to each other. These duties are qualified in the Act by the principle of ‘so far as is reasonably practicable’ In other words, an employer does not have to take measures to avoid or reduce the risk if they are technically impossible or if the time, trouble or cost of the measures would be grossly disproportionate to the risk. What the law requires here is what good management and common sense would lead employers to do anyway that is, to look at what the risks are and take sensible measures to tackle them.
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 is a United Kingdom Statutory Instrument that states general requirements on employers to protect employees and other persons from the hazards of substances used at work by risk assessment, control of exposure, health surveillance and incident planning. There are also duties on employees' to take care of their own exposure to hazardous substances and prohibitions on the import of certain substances into the European Economic Area. The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that as of 2011[update] defines the fundamental structure and authority for the encouragement, regulation and enforcement of workplace health, safety and welfare within the United Kingdom. The Act defines general duties on employers, employees, contractors, suppliers of goods and substances for use at work, persons in control of work premises, and those who manage and maintain them, and persons in general. The Data Protection Act 1998 is a United Kingdom Act of Parliament which defines UK law on the processing of data on identifiable living people.
DEM 304: Enable rights and choices of individuals with dementia whilst minimising risks 1.1 Explain the impact of key legislation that relates to fulfilment of rights and choices and the minimising of risk of harm for an individual with dementia Key legislation was enacted to protect the rights and choices of many individuals, including those with dementia, while ensuring that the risk of harm is minimised. The Human Rights Act 1998- applies to all health and social care service users including individuals with dementia. However, these rights can be overruled by care workers or family if the individual poses a risk or is unable to make a decision regarding their own welfare. Individuals should be kept informed of their rights, including
The Public Interest Disclosure Act (1999) which is sometimes called the 'Whistle Blowing Act', is in place for considering other perspectives of confidentiality. It allows people at work to raise concerns about crime, negligence, miscarriages of justice, dangers to health and safety and applies whether the information is confidential or not. The act seeks to protect 'whistleblowers' from dismissal and victimisation and thus promotes the public interest and potential extra protection for vulnerable individuals in society. Confidential information should only be disclosed if it is * In the resident's best interests * For the protection of others * In the interest of public health * During an official or legal investigation * If there has been or there
This is an Act to make further provision for securing the health, safety and welfare of persons at work, for protecting people against risks to health or safety in connection with the activities of persons at work, for controlling the keeping and use and preventing the unlawful acquisition, possession and use of dangerous substances, and for controlling certain emissions into the atmosphere; to make further provision with respect to the employment medical advisory service; to amend the law relating to building regulations, and the Building (Scotland) Act 1959; and for connected purposes. (http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/37) The COSHH is the law that requires employers to control substances that are hazardous to health. You can prevent or reduce workers exposure to hazardous substances by: Identifying what the health hazards are; deciding how to prevent harm to health (risk assessment); providing control measures to reduce harm to health; making sure they are used ; keeping all control measures in good working order; providing information, instruction and training for employees and others; providing monitoring and health surveillance in appropriate cases; planning for emergencies. Most
HEALTH AND SAFETY IN A WORK PLACEThere are different types of legislation that relate to health and safety.The main ones include:• Health and safety at work act 1974• Management of Health and Safety at work Regulations 1999• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) 2002• The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981• The reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995The main points of Health and Safety procedures that affects you are: * Dealing with accident and injuries * Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences * Ensuring your own Health and Safety and others * Reducing the risk of accident and injuriesEverybody in the workplace has responsibility for Health and Safety. YOU | EMPLOYER | OTHERS | Ensure your own Health and Safety | Making your workplace safe and without risk to health | You have responsibility to ensure their own Health and Safety | Co-operate with your employer and adhere to the company Health and Safety Policies | Providing training and supervision necessary for your Health and Safety | Do not put others at risk by what you do or forget to do. | Use work item correctly in accordance with training and instructions. | Provide you with Health and Safety Policy procedure Statement | Minimise and prevent injuries and harm to others | Report and record any Health and Safety concerns/issues | Assess and minimise risk by carrying out Risk Assessments. | Pass on important information where and when necessary | Inform your employer of any changes that might affect your ability to work | Provide adequate welfare and First Aid facilities | |