Specific Responsibilities Of People Who Work In H And S Care Flashcards
What care values and principles do they need to apply
Promote anti Discriminatory practice Empowering individuals Ensuring safety of staff Maintaining confidentiality and privacy Promote good communication
What codes of practice and policies are implemented that identify and challenge discrimination in h and s care settings
Equality act 2010
Human rights act 1998
Adapting health and social care provision for different types of service users
Address their own prejudices
Understand and meet individuals needs actively challenge intentional and intentional discrimination
Ensure the setting is welcome to all
Compensate the negative effects of discrimination in society
Wheelchair access
Hearing impairment have both written and visual communication
Number of different languages
Multi cultural setting
How to services promote individualised care
Understand the different choices they have to make
Contribute to decision making
Take control of their lives
Patients consent
How do they promote individuals rights to dignity and independence
Needs and preferences need to known and respected
These are considered when making plans
This boost self esteem
How do they provide support consistent with beliefs, cultures and preferences of service users
Multi cultural society Including; Beliefs Languages Traditions Diets
How do they support individuals who need health and social care services to express their needs and preferences
Translators and interpreters
Signers
Advocates
Family and friends
How do they deal with conflict in specific health and social care settings
Stay calm Don’t resort to aggressive behaviour Listen carefully See both sides of argument Lone workers policy If leading to violence ; Know where exit points are Remove any potential weapons Allow aggressor personal space Summon help as soon as possible
What happens in risk assessments to ensure safety
Ensure robust health and safety policy
Take risk assessment to indentify risks and hazards
Up to date info on health a land safety issues
Provide necessary safety equipment
Health and safety training
Keep record of all accidents and incidents
Risk assessments; Identify risk Rank likelihood Possible injuries Identify how to reduce risks Review the reducing risks measures
How do they safeguard and protect individuals from abuse
Each setting has a safeguarding policy
That should be followed is a child or vulnerable adult discloses info that raises concern
How do they protect service users and providers from infection
Washing hands before and after
Safe handling of sharp articles e.g needles
All soiled linen in designated bags
Wearing protective disposable gloves
Cleaning all equipment according to set policies
Wearing protective clothing
How do they control the disposal of substances that can harm health
Different coloured bags are used for different types of waste
Policies and procedures of a setting should be based of the COSHH regulations of 2002
How and why are inccidents reported in a health and social care setting
All incidents must be reported regardless of an injury
Accident form to report details
They are required by law and are checked in inspections
First aid treatment should also be recorded
What are comparing procedures
All organisations must have one Should be dealt with swiftly Investigated carefully Outcome should be presented Judicial review of facts Measures put in place to sort the issue if there is one
What is the provision of first aid facilities
Governed by the health and safety regulations of 1981 Should be adequate and appropriate This will vary from setting to setting Incidents should be truthfully reported These can be used in a court of law
