P3) Explain risk assessment processes in the context of everyday activities in health and social care. It is required by the law that every care organisation need to carry out the formal risk assessment for their care setting. Risk assessment helps to determine the possibility of potential hazard in relation to given situation or any existing recognised threat. The aim of a risk assessment process is not only to focus on keeping resident safe but they should be person centred and promote independence, choice and autonomy. It should be reviewed regularly and all the members of staff need to have a clear understanding of the risk assessment process.
With a communication plan in place for a biological disaster, the designated personnel will know their specific roles of communication both inside and outside the organization. The use of internal departments will coordinate the information that need to be be released in this crisis situation. All the departments will be managing the hard work of all agencies to direct efficient aid to the public.
In this situation, they need clear communication in where the trauma is going and who is going to help with it. In a disaster situation there should be communication coming from your local government and the plan of action that needs to take place. They have certain rules and regulations that need to be followed and areas that are set up to help communicate with local hospitals and emergency personal. A plan must provide for timely, accurate and helpful messages (Ferrante, 2010). Reducing Stress During a Crisis Stress represents a natural physiologic, psychological, and spiritual response to the presence of a
Emergency Response HAT Task 4 The Major Public Health Personal in the Disaster In an emergency, the main focus is on saving lives and safety issues. There has to be a clear chain of communication that people understand and can integrate into easily. “The Incident Command System (ICS) is a formalized management structure that lends consistency, fosters efficiency, and provides direction during a disaster or emergency response” (Herrman, 2007, p. 145). The ICS is comprised of major public health personnel, who have received the required training to become National Incident Management System (NIMS) compliant. These individuals are expected to have a clear understanding of their expected roles and responsibilities for successful emergency management and incident response.
The relationship and openness with the media as an organization or as an incident commander can often help to steer the objectives of the crisis management. Whether the objective is getting out important information to those affected by the crisis or presenting a narrative to the public about the actions that took place, the media and their outlets are going to play a major role. It is certain that there will be a number of agendas placed on the table as well. With mutual respect, open flow of information and understanding of each other’s needs, the media on its own can more than assist in supporting the safety and protection of all parties involved with the stories and content they
It is the responsibility of the employer to provide employees with information on such policies, as well as ensure all employees receive sufficient training where necessary. Also to provide PPE (personal protective equipment) to all members of staff. Understand legislation and policies relating to prevention and control of infections. Outline current legislation and regulatory body standards which are relevant to the prevention and control of infection. The Health and Social Care Act 2008; Code of Practice for health and adult social care on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance.
Unit 201: Delivery of effective customer service Outcome 3: Understand principles of responding to customers’ problems or complaints Sample project 3 with learner instructions This project covers the following PLTS: IE1, IE3, IE5, CT1, CT6, EP4 You must be advised to read all instructions carefully before starting work on this project and check with your assessor, if necessary, to ensure that you have fully understood what is required. You must, at all times, observe all relevant Health and Safety precautions. This assignment is broken into three tasks each of which needs to be carried out in the workplace/realistic working environment or requires information from the workplace. Internet access may be required. Task A Requires you to identify customer service and satisfaction within your own organisation.
Then the monitoring/controlling stage lets the team adjust any specifications that may become costly in the course of executing or modify specifications that may have been overlooked during the planning stage. Last, in the closing stage all activities are finalized and concluded for the project. Explain why project management is often used to train future senior executives. Project management has become a recent force that allow for managers to streamline risk in projects, operations and trainings. It composes data from each individual stakeholder in the organization, such as, management, operations, financial and logistics to
Key roles within the Public Health Incident Command System are the Incident Commander, Public Information Officer, Liaison Officer, Operations Section Chief, Planning Section Chief, Logistics Section Chief and Finance/Administration Section Chief and Public Health Group including the Community Health Nurse. The Incident Commander (IC) is responsible for directing and controlling resources (OSHA, n. d.). The IC is responsible for all aspects of the incident including briefing the team on the extent of the disaster, establishing an Incident Command Center, and making duty assignments by selecting positions based on the training and experience of the individuals that respond to the incident, establish priorities and set objectives for the incident (OSHA, n. d.). According to the University of Minnesota (UMN) (2012), the Public Information Officer (PIO) is responsible for ensuring that the public and public health staff are kept informed by providing a consistent message from the agency. The PIO must be able to communicate effectively and clearly, as well as have knowledge of principles of risk communications (UMN, 2012).
Unit 34 1.1 By making sure that I have attended all training and keep myself up dated. By making sure I update support records, risk assessments and care plans. By making sure accident forms and first aid training are completed. 1.2 Carrying out and reviewing risk assessments for all of the activities we do and places we visit ensures that thought and concern is given to how we do things every day. This way I ensure risks concerning activities are minimised and therefore reducing the risk of injury or harm to the individual and myself.