Policies & Procedures Flashcards
1
Q
What is the primary purpose of policies in health and social care?
A
To provide a framework for consistent and safe practice.
2
Q
Fill in the blank: Policies and procedures are essential for ensuring ______ in health and social care.
A
compliance with legal and regulatory standards
3
Q
What is one key benefit of having clear policies and procedures in place?
A
They help to reduce the risk of errors and improve the quality of care.
4
Q
Examples of policies in health and social care
A
Health and safety policy, equality and diversity policy, medication policy, safeguarding policy, disclosing and barring service (DBS) referral policy, death of a resident procedures, complaints policy
