* And to ensure that all PPE/equipment is correct and available and working at all time. Outcome 2:- There are many current legislations and regulatory body standards which are relevant to the prevention and control of infection. These include:- * COSHH:- the control of substances hazardous to health, this requires employers to control substances hazardous to health, within the workplace. They need to make sure that the correct and appropriate risk assessments, which are vital, are carried out and both employees and service users are safe from harm. * RIDDOR:- Reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences.
Also planning the day and having a routine which best fits around each individual ensuring that their best interests and personal choices come first. Other ways are - It also our duty of care to promote independence, and ensure that all individuals are aware of what their rights are. We should be aware of how to recognize signs of abuse, neglect or unacceptable behaviour and to follow policies and procedures if this happens All individuals should be treated fairly and without prejudice Informing management if there is anything that is stopping us from carrying out our job safely Complying with health and safety regulations Ensuring residents know about the complaints procedure and to report a complaint | 1.2 Explain how duty of care contributes to the safeguarding or protectionof individuals | We are responsible in keeping individuals safe from harm, whether it is illness, abuse or harm and injury. We can do this by involving families and other health care professionals in their care plan, getting ideas on ways best to support their family. Following a code of practice and
They have the right to have the choice to do this and you must respect it but you also have the duty to keep them safe. Explain where to get additional support and advice about how to resolve suck dilemmas. you would get more support from your manager, family member of the service user, another member of staff, a doctor, social worker or the safeguarding team. Outcome 3 Describe how to respond to complaints. i would follow respond to a complaint effectively and be proffesional, if the complaint was something i could deal with personally we could deal with it there and then, but if not then i would inform my manager or senior member of staff about the situation.
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. Planning and priority of my work is fundamental as without a plan I would not have a clear idea of what needs to be done, affecting my time management and causing disturbance to others who are depending on my work. With a plan such as a ‘to do list’ I am able to work effectively and efficiently knowing approximately what I am doing to guarantee anything of high importance can be processed immediately. As a result, if I am asked to take on more work I can check my plan and give a realistic answer. Agreeing to realistic targets and being honest with the amount of work I am able to handle allows me to manage my work flow accordingly ensuring targets are realistic to achieve.
Further information on all aspects of health and safety and up to date legislation including advice and support, can be found on the Health and Safety Executive’s website: www.hse.gov.uk 2.4 Describe how risk assessment can help address dilemmas between an individual’s rights and health and safety concerns. The client should always be encouraged to be as independent as possible and given choices. Risk assessment and regular client reviews will help to ensure that these things are made possible in a safe manner. Once a risk assessment has been carried out, it is possible to inform the client of the potential risks, allowing him/her to make their own informed choice. 3.1 Describe different types of accidents and sudden illness that may occur in a social care setting.
disability, gender, age. Health and safety at work sets out responsibilities and rights for employers and employees. Every employee is expected to do their work in a way that is regarded to the safety of others. Employers are also expected to abide by a range of requirements such as providing machinery and equipment that is in safe working order, they must also carry out regular safety checks making sure the employees are fully trained before using the machinery, before an employee uses the machinery they must first do a risk assessment. Not just machinery should be checked but harmful substances should be stored correctly because if the temperature is not at the correct temperature then accidents could happen.
Everybody has the right to take risks, we all take risks in our day to day life. A risk assessment should not be in place to prevent an individual from doing what they want to do, but it should be in place to help reduce the risk that is involved. A risk assessment can help to concentrate on the risk factors and look at other options to reduce the risks. 2.5 Explain how to promote health and safety within the social care setting. You can promote health and safety within the social care setting by giving regular training on it, which will constantly refresh it in everyone's mind.
I observe confidentiality at all times, I observe and make sure I update my knowledge and skills on a regular basis; I understand the importance and have the confidence to air concerns, which may be delicate and involve not only work colleagues, but also people I support. Outcome Two 2.1 A dilemma may arise between the duty of care and an individual’s rights when the basic human rights and freedoms of the individual are put to challenge, this could be mental capacity against a care plan or risk assessment, or giving the individual a choice, but at the same time understanding the need to keep the individual safe. 2.2 To get additional support and advice about how to resolve such dilemmas you can seek advice from colleagues, the individuals family + friends, GP,
Workplace Health and Safety Policies, health and safety documentation as well as any other relevant health, safety and welfare information should be communicated to staff, this information can be found on state government legislation websites. The information should be accurate so workers can perform their work safely. They also should be informed about health and safety activities and issues. Activity 21. When defining responsibilities, what must be included?
It also involves ensuring that each member of the staff is aware of and follows the HIPAA and other guidelines legally mandated to health care facilities. Risk management Risk management involves minimizing the risk to the facility because of medical malpractice, employee safety, equipment safety, and the protection of profits of the facility. Employee relations Employee relations main focus is on the relationship between the employer and the employee. This includes things like open door policies and programs put in place to ensure a fair work environment. Labor