LO4

Question 1

incident

Answer 1

an event or situation that causes harm, damage or loss to a person or environment

e.g. an individuals hospital wheelchair collapses

Question 2

accident definition

Answer 2

events that happen unexpectedly and cause injury, damage or loss

e.g. a child cutting their finger on broken glass

Question 3

emergency definition

Answer 3

a serious unexpected and unforseen situation that requires immediate action to be taken

e.g. an electrical outage in a dentists practice

Question 4

accidents

Answer 4

-can be the result of poorly maintained areas or poor working practices
-individuals in health and social care are more susceptible due to reduced hazard awareness

Question 5

exposure to infection

Answer 5

-individuals in health, social care and childcare are more susceptible to bacterial infections
-poor environmental conditions can create conditions where pathogens live
-poor working practices, such as inadequate cleaning, can encourage spread of pathogens

Question 6

exposure to chemicals

Answer 6

-can occur if individuals are exposed to a hazardous substance
-exposure to them unexpectedly could be because the policies haven’t been followed correctly

Question 7

spillages

Answer 7

-spillages of body fluids can lead to infections
-spillages of waste or other hazardous substances also have the potential to have serious consequences for those in HSC settings

Question 8

intruders

Answer 8

-when premises are poorly maintained, intruders may enter the building
-they may also gain access due to poor working practices
-they not only cause damage, but can cause emotional upset for those who were threatened

Question 9

aggressive and dangerous encounters

Answer 9

-accidents can occur from aggressive and dangerous encounters

e.g. a bruised eye from an individual hitting out

Question 10

fire

Answer 10

-can have devastating consequences for everyone.
-fire safety included knowing how to prevent fires starting or spreading
-fires will only start if oxygen, heat and fuel are present

Question 11

floods

Answer 11

-usually caused by water escaping from an item inside the premises
-can be due to failure to carry out routine maintenance checks
-has the potential to cause long-term damage as well as risk of spreading disease

Question 12

loss of water supply

Answer 12

-could indicate a burst pipe or a leak in the mains system
-can impact key care and support activities that involve cooking, cleaning, washing etc

Question 13

other critical incidents

Answer 13

-a faulty light switch or electrical appliance may cause the power to cut out
-a gas leak from faulty pipework can lead to fires and explosions
-a bomb threat must always be taken seriously

Question 14

reporting of accidents

Answer 14

-a setting will keep record of all accidents that occur on its premises on an accident book
-it will be used to advise future standards

Question 15

what is reported? (accident reporting)

Answer 15

1. name of injured/ill person
2. date, time and place of accident
3. details of injury/illness
4. treatment given, including after effects

Question 16

evacuation procedures

Answer 16

-different settings have different challenges
-must be set out in policies and reviewed after each accident
-key actions are laid out in ACT FAST acronym

Question 17

ACT FAST

Answer 17

A- do not panic
C- control and contain fire
T- telephone fire brigade

F- follow emergency procedure
A- assist helping out
S- support others
T- try to remain calm

Question 18

follow up review of critical incidents/ emergencies

Answer 18

-critical incidents are ones that cause death or serious injury
-casualties/witnesses may need support after the event
-a review should be conducted and actions should be implemented
-further training may be necessary
-may need to be an investigation into what happened and how to prevent in the future

Question 19

report to relevant authorities

Answer 19

-external agencies may be involved in reporting stage
-employers have a responsibility to report suspected outbreaks of infections to health protection unit
-RIDDOR requires that certain work related conditions are reported to HSE/local authority

Question 20

first aider

Answer 20

-a person who has been trained to give first aid to someone who is ill/injured
-must have a valid certificate of competence in first aid at work or appropriate to the circumstances

Question 21

responsibilities of first aiders

Answer 21

-assess for danger
-keep themselves and area safe
-prevent further harm
-maintain dignity and respect
-get help
-stay with individual until help arrives

Question 22

DRS ABC

Answer 22

D- danger checks
R- response assessment- assess all casualties
S- shout for help

A- airways check
B- breathing checks
C- circulation checks