LO3 Flashcards
what is the difference between a role and a responsibility?
a role is the function of a person
a responsibility is the specific duty a person does
who has different responsibilities?
-employers
-employees
-service users (individuals who require care and support)
responsibilities of employers
• Promoting health, safety & security policies
• Update and review them
• Make staff aware of policies through: posters, training, etc.
• Ensure staff know their own responsibilities
• Accidents/Near misses reported
• Complete fire evacuation practices, test alarms, etc.
• Complete safety audits (Incl. risk assessments)
• Prepare for inspections by the CQC/OFSTED
• Ensure staff are DBS checked
responsibilities of employees
.Maintain their own & others’ health & safety
• Do risk assessments for their work
• Follow employer’s guidance & instruction
• Attend health & safety training
• Read & understand policies relating to their work – then follow them
• Follow Safeguarding responsibilities
responsibilities of service users
• They must follow health and safety guidance and instruction (e.g., what to do in an emergency)
• Read through policies if necessary
• Stay in designated areas if necessary
• Abide by health & safety signs
• Escape routes/ cleaning in progress/ no smoking
•Be mindful of the health, safety & security of others.
consequences of not meeting responsibilities:
DIRECT COSTS
-claims on employers and public liability insurance
-sick pay
-fine
consequences of not meeting responsibilities:
INDIRECT COSTS
-recruitment costs
-overtime payments
-low staff morale
consequences of not meeting responsibilities:
DISCIPLINARY ACTION
-disciplinary procedure eg first written warning, final written warning and dismissal
-investigation must take place before disciplinary action is taken. Employer may be suspended during investigation.
consequences of not meeting responsibilities:
CRIMINAL PROSECUTION
-HASAWA 1974 - if employer commits an offence, a charge of gross negligence manslaughter can be brought (fines/jail)
-corporate manslaughter offence can be committed by an organisation if a death occurs as a result of senior managements activities
consequences of not meeting responsibilities:
BEING REMOVED FROM PROFFESSIONAL REGISTERS
-nursing midwifery council members can be struck off the register, suspended for up to 2 years of subject to a conditions of practice order
consequences of not meeting responsibilities:
CAUSING INJURY OR HARM
-employers, employees and individuals receiving care can cause harm or injury to self or others if they don’t do their responsibilities
-for example no doing risk assessments
consequences of not meeting responsibilities:
BEING INJURED OF HARMED
-failure to meet health and safety responsibilities can lead to injury or harm. This can be be minor, serious or fatal.
-most common are pressure sores and falls.
