4.1: incidents and emergencies Flashcards
what accidents and emergencies can occur in health and social/ childcare settings?
floods
loss of water supply
other critical incidents (like power cut)
fire
accidents
exposure to infections
exposure to chemicals
spillages
intruders
aggressive and dangerous encounters
how can accidents be caused?
can be caused by:
- poorly maintained areas
poor working practices which can cause accidents
how can exposure to infections be caused by?
poor environmental conditions
poor working practices
who will be more susceptible to exposure to bacterial infections?
sus with a supressed immune system
who will be more susceptible to accidents?
sus with a lack of mobility/ lack of hazard awareness
give 2 examples of bacterial infections
MRSA
norovirus
What can cause an exposure to harmful chemicals?
Cleaning areas
Sterilising equipment
Spillages
Manufacturer’s instructions for storing, handling and disposing of substances not being followed
Give 4 examples of spillages from bodily fluids
Blood
Vomit
Urine
Faeces
What can intruders breaking in be caused by?
Poorly maintained premises
Poor working practices that fail to prevent unauthorised access
Give examples of intruders
Inadequate window locks
Broken gates
Unstaffed reception area
How can aggressive or dangerous encounters be caused?
Individuals being under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Individuals having mental health issues
Dissatisfied service users
Intruders
What is the only way a fire can start?
If oxygen, fuel and heat are present
Give 2 examples for how a fire can start
An appliance with a faulty wiring
Chemicals stored near heat sources
How can floods be caused?
Failure to carry out routine maintenance checks
Water outlets not being switched off properly or at all
Give 2 examples of loss of water supply
A burst pipe somewhere in the premises
Leakage in the mains system
