A3: 5 - Safeguarding Regulations, Raising Concerns and Whistleblowing

Question 1

Who was the care certificate established for and when?

Answer 1

introduced in 2015, the care certificate was established for those that work within the industry but do not belong to one of the existing professional bodies

Question 2

What was established for those that work within the industry but do not belong to one of the existing professional bodies?

Answer 2

the CARE CERTIFICATE was established for those that work within the industry but do not belong to one of the existing professional bodies

Question 3

What is the care certificate NOT?

Answer 3

the care certificate is not a statutory requirement and would normally be carried out as part of an induction process for a work setting

Question 4

What does the care certificate set out?

Answer 4

it sets out he standards that Health and Social Care workers should follow in their daily working life

Question 5

Who will employers implement the certificate for?

Answer 5

employers will implement the certificate for new workers

Question 6

What must new workers do when the certificate has been implemented for them?

Answer 6

employers will implement the certificate for new workers, who must then demonstrate that they can meet the care standards before starting work at the setting

Question 7

What does the code require?

Answer 7

the code requires that workers:
- are accountable for their actions and omissions
- promote the rights of service users at all times
- work in collaboration with colleagues to deliver care that is high quality, compassionate and safe
- respect a person’s rights to confidentiality
- communicate in an open and honest way
- strive to improve the quality of health care provision offered
- uphold and promote equality, diversity and inclusion