Health&SocialCare: Unit3- 1.4~ Types of settings Flashcards
Health, safety & security in health and social care
1
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What are the types of settings?
A
- Health environments
- Care environments
- Child care environment
- Public environment
- Transport
2
Q
Give an example of a health care environment.
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- Hospital
- Clinic
- GP surgery
- Dentist
3
Q
What are the potential risks of health care environments?
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- Health professionals carrying out surgical procedures involving body fluids can carre infectious diseases
- Stress by workers in these environments
- Coming into contact with chemicals
4
Q
Give an example of care environments.
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- An individuals home
- A residential care home
- Nursing home
5
Q
What are the potential risks of care environments?
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- Vulnerable residents may have vulnerable immune systems
- Individuals may have visual/mobility impairments leading to falls
6
Q
Give an example of child care environments.
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- Creches
- Schools
7
Q
Give an example of public environments.
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- Shopping centres
- Parks
- Cinemas
- Places with large crowds of people
7
Q
What are the potential risks of child care environments?
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- Childrens immune systems are immature
- Children may not recognie hazards
8
Q
What are the potential risks of public environments?
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- Slips, trips, falls
- Food poisoning
- Harm and injuries
9
Q
Give an example of transport.
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- Centre minibus
- Ambulance
10
Q
What are the potential risks of transport?
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- Slips and trips when getting on and off
- Wheelchairs not secure properly
- Faulty seatbelts
11
Q
What is a regulator?
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The official supervisory body that monitors a specific industry or activity
12
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What are risk assessments?
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The framework for identifying avoiding, minimising and controlling risks so day-to-day duties can be carried out safely
