Policies

Question 1

Define policies

Answer 1

Policies are clear, simple statements of how your organisation intends to conduct its services and actions. They provide a set of guiding principles to help with decision making.

Question 2

Name some policies

Answer 2

Health and Safety Policy
Medication Handling Policy
Equality and Diversity Policy
Safeguarding policy
Data Protection Policy
Complaints Management Policy
Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS)

Question 3

what does the health and safety at work act 1974 aim to do?

Answer 3

Aims to ensure the working environment is safe and free from hazards.​

Question 4

What should employers and employees do according to the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)?

Answer 4

• Assessing risks before carrying out tasks​
• Checking equipment for faults before use​
• Using appropriate personal protective clothing​
• Handling hazardous/contaminated waste correctly​
• Disposing of sharp implements appropriately.

Question 5

Describe the medication handling policy

Answer 5

ensures the appropriate handling of medicine

Question 6

Name the 4 key laws that relate to the equality and diversity policy

Answer 6

EQUALITY ACT 2010
HUMAN RIGHTS ACT 1998
MENTAL CAPACITY ACT 2005
CARE ACT 2014

Question 7

What does the safeguarding policy do?

Answer 7

This policy sets out the statutory requirements for NHS England to discharge its appropriate accountability for Safeguarding children, young peopleand adults at risk of harm or abuse.

Question 8

Describe complaints policy

Answer 8

By law, all organisations providing NHS and local authority social care must have a complaints procedure.

Question 9

What has replaced the Data Protection Act?

Answer 9

The GDPR is a new data and privacy security legislation

Question 10

What does the DBS policy do?

Answer 10

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people fromworking with vulnerable groups, including children