LO4 Flashcards
Types of incidents and emergencies (10)
Accidents
Exposure to infection
Exposure to chemicals
Spillages
Intruders
Aggressive and dangerous encounters
fire
floods
loss of water supply
other critical incidents
How can accidents be caused? (3)
poorly maintained areas or equipment
lack of mobility and awareness of potential hazards
poor working practices
consequences of poorly maintained areas or equipment
electrical injuries
scalds from hot water
examples of lack of mobility and awareness
children
residents with dementia
Risk factors to exposure to infections
weakened immune systems might mean individuals are more susceptible to bacterial infections such as MRSA and food poisoning
poor environmental conditions such as poor ventilation
poor working practices such as poor personal hygiene
How might someone be exposed to chemicals?
not thoroughly sterilising equipment or aids
spills
What could be spilled?
bodily fluids and waste
How might intruders gain access to buildings?
poor maintenance such as broke windows and poor locks
What are the consequences of intruders?
could access electronic records ands info
loss of belongings - financial loss
Consequences of dangerous encounters
bruised eye if hit
fall down stairs
bites
Why might a flood happen?
careless mistakes - leaving baths on
lack of maintenance checks
Consequences of floods
diseases can spread
belongings damaged
people having to relocate
financial loss
Responses to incidents and emergencies (4)
Report
Evacuation procedures
follow up review of critical incidents and emergencies
report to relevant authorities
When reporting incidents what must be included?
Name of ill/injured person
Date, time and place
details of injury
treatment
ACT FAST (fire safety)
Act fast, do not panic, fire alarm
Control and contain fire if trained
Telephone fire brigade
Follow emergency procedure
Assist in ensuring everyone is in a safe place, outside
Support others to ensure no one stays behind or goes back
Try to remain calm - wait until fire brigade tells you it is safe to return
What should a follow up review of critical incidents and emergencies involve? (3)
Counselling and support to witnesses and casualties
Health and welfare monitored by employers
Implementing actions from findings of reviews
Response to aggressive and dangerous encounters (6)
be calm, ask to leave
Speak firmly
Alert other staff
Keep service users away from incident
Call police if they refuse to leave
Keep yourself safe
3Ps for a first aider
preserve life
prevent further injury
promote recovery
What must first aiders do when they come across an accident (DRS ABC)
Danger checks - moving traffic, chemicals, people
Response assessment - assess all casualties and check if they are conscious
Shout for help - call an ambulance, if someone else does it make sure they come back and tell you
Airway checks - check if it is open and not blocked
Breathing checks - if they are breathing place them in the recovery position, if they are not start CPR (IF TRAINED)
Circulation checks - measure pulse
responsibilities of a first aider (6)
assess for danger
keep themselves and the area safe
prevent further harm
maintain dignity and respect
get help
stay with the individual until help arrives
How to assess for danger
look around, see if there is traffic, electrical current etc
How do first aiders keep themselves safe?
remove hazards such as knives, chairs.
How do first aiders prevent further harm?
check if they are conscious, check if airway is open, do they have a pulse.
Administer appropriate first aid, cold water for burns etc
How do first aiders preserve dignity and respect?
send spectators away, cover body parts
what should employers do for first aid provision?
Risk assess to identify the level of provision needed
provide appropriate first aid equipment and facilities
train staff
record accidents
provide enough first aiders for the number of people in the setting
