U3 roles and responsibilities

Question 1

responsibility of employers

Answer 1

providing training,

Question 2

responsibility of employee

Answer 2

attending training,

Question 3

what are the consequences of not meeting responsibilities

Answer 3

• disciplinary action
• criminal prosecution
• removal from prof reg
• causing or being harmed or injured

Question 4

disciplinary action

Answer 4

first formal written warning, final written warning , dismissal
before this happens employee will be suspended whilst an investigation happens

Question 5

criminal prosecution

Answer 5

under health and safety act 2008
-conviction and imprisonment for up to 2 yrs and or a fine
under hasawa 1974
-charge of gross negligence manslaughter can be brought in

Question 6

being removed from prof reg

Answer 6

offence to practice nursing/midwife without membership of NMC
restricts responsibilities and duties

Question 7

causing harm or injury

Answer 7

lack of risk assessment

only carry out task if competent to

Question 8

being harmed or injured

Answer 8

minor , serious or fatal

e.g pressure sores

Question 9

responsibility of first aider

Answer 9

asses fr danger
keeping themselves and area safe
remain dignity and respect
get help
prevent further harm
stay with individual until helps arrives

Question 10

response to out break off measles

Answer 10

notify authorities
follow policies
follow instructions by employer
check immunisation records 
alert all parents

Question 11

response to loss of water supply

Answer 11

notify water board
organise loss of water supply to be fixed
follow policy
close setting if possible