Unit 3 Lo2.2-2.5

Question 1

what is a policy

Answer 1

sets out the standards which can be expected within the setting often just a written document

Question 2

what are the characteristics of a policy

Answer 2

outlines the purpose and what must be done to ensure the safety of individuals in the setting. Policies ensure that the organisation is complying with the legislation in place.

Question 3

what is a procedure

Answer 3

provides a step by step guide of how to implement a policy or carry out tasks in accordance with policies

Question 4

what are the characteristics of a procedure

Answer 4

they indicate to employees how they should be carrying out tasks in the setting

Question 5

why are policies and procedures implemented differently in different settings

Answer 5

policies and procedures identify tasks, people and physcial parts of the setting so would be specific. Specific needs of the individual need to be taken into account

Question 6

what is meant by the term safe gaurding

Answer 6

taking steps to ensure that a person is kept safe and free from harm and abuse. Involves reacting to potential harm and abuse.
is a legal requirment

Question 7

who is the most at risk of harm and abuse

Answer 7

those who have:
learning difficulties
physical disabilities
lack mental capacity
sensory impairments
those who are looked after children

Question 8

why may looked after children be more at risk of harm and abuse

Answer 8

-poor life experieinces
-may move in and out of different settings and therefore stuggle to form trusting relationships
-this can make it more difficult to report abuse

Question 9

why may people with dementia be more at risk of harm and abuse

Answer 9

-they may not realise the abuse is happening
-may have difficulty remembering and comunicating their experiences to others
-behaviours such as withdrawel may be mistaken as part of dementia

Question 10

what are the 9 kinds of abuse

Answer 10

emotional
sexual
bullying
physical
exploitation
discrimination
insitutional
financial
neglect

Question 11

what are the 4 key aspects of safegaurding

Answer 11

-protection from maltreatment
-ensuring they are provided with safe and effective care
-enabling all children to have the best outcome in life
-prevention of the impairment of promotion of their health and development

Question 12

explain protection from maltreatment

Answer 12

-training staff
-dbs
-reporting to safegaurding
-regular meals drinks and exercise

Question 13

explain ensuring they are provided with safe and effective care

Answer 13

-dbs check staff
-child to staff ratios

Question 14

explain prevention of the impairment of promotion in their health and development

Answer 14

-emotional support
-medication
-meals
-fresh air

Question 15

explain enabling all children to have the best outcomes in life

Answer 15

-social life
-education
-behaving in a sensible manner

Question 16

what is a DBS check

Answer 16

checks to make sure that individuals that are working with vulnerable adults or children are suitable to do so. Checks a persons criminal records and is a legal requirment for anyone over 16

Question 17

what is a barred list

Answer 17

identify individuals who are unsuitable to be working with children or vulnerable adults

Question 18

what are the 3 kinds of DBS checks

Answer 18

-standard (checks previous conviction, caution and warnings)
-enhances (checks for additional info held by police)
-enhanced with lists checks (additionaly checks barring lists)

Question 19

how are safegaurding implemented in health and social care settings

Answer 19

-restriction on the use of social media and phot use
-having a named person responsible for safe gaurding
-dbs checked
-all staff must know potential signs of abuse

Question 20

key aspects of health and safety managment systems (this is what the manager of a health and social care setting has to do )

Answer 20

-carry out risk assessments
-allocation of roles and responsibilites for health and safety
-monitoring of staff
ensuring there are security systems in place

Question 21

what is a risk assessment

Answer 21

the process of evaluating the liklihood of a hazard actually casuing harm

Question 22

what is the aim of a risk assessment

Answer 22

to protect staff, service users and visitors from harm. they aim to minimise risks to provide a safe environment

Question 23

what is the purpose of a risk assessment

Answer 23

• to ensure any planned trips or visits are safe
  -to identify ways of controlling and minimizing risks
  -check that equipment is safe and fit for purpose
  -to assess how much supervision is needed

Question 24

what are the key aspects of workplace hazards and risk controls

Answer 24

-walking around the setting to identify potential hazards
-it’s a legal requirement
-thinking about how individuals might be harmed and considering individual needs
-taking action to reduce risks of harm

Question 25

5 aspects of carrying out a risk assessment

Answer 25

1)look for hazards associated with the activity 2)identify who might be harmed and how 3)consider the level of risk 4)decide on control measures needed to reduce the risk 5)review the risk assesment regualary and update

Question 26

why is it important to carry out risk assessments

Answer 26

legal requirement to ensure the safety of all who use the setting to identify the potential hazrads and minimise the risks these hazrds can cause

Question 27

key aspects of the fire safety policy

Answer 27

-fire risk assessment -ensuring there are sufficent fire alarms and smoke detectors -ensures there is enough fire exits and that theyre in the right place -ensures there are peeps(personal emergancy evacuation plans) -assembly points

Question 28

what is a fire evacuation plan

Answer 28

act fast- act fast, contorl the scene, phone999, fight the fire, account for everyone, save others, treat injured alarms must alert all individuals all fire equipment must be maintained

Question 29

key aspects of the asbestos policy

Answer 29

-find out if asbestos is present -make a record of of the location and type -assess the risks of anyone being exposed -provide the info to anyone who may work on or disturb the asbestos

Question 30

key aspects of the transport policy

Answer 30

-appropriate insurance and drivers liscence -service and maintenence must be up to date -seatbelts fitted and working -first aid person -risk assessments -staff ratios

Question 31

electrical safety policy

Answer 31

-testing: all electrical appliances must be tested anually (pat testing) -qualifications -clear procedures for faulty equipment -high voltage plant room signages -training

Question 32

reporting of accidents policy

Answer 32

-report all work related deaths -report all work related incidents that cause serious injury -keep records of incidents for 3 years -training staff on what and how to report

Question 33

food safety policy key aspects

Answer 33

-check use by and eat by dates -use the correct coloured chopping boards to keep raw and cooked food seperate -clear away used equipment using water and anti bacterial washing up liquid -cook food thoroughly to kill bacteria using a temp probe to check 75 degrees

Question 34

chemical and biological health hazards

Answer 34

-posters, signs and labelling of harzardous substances -using hazard sign to keep people away -wearing appropriate PPE -discarding waste into the correct colour coded waste bags

Question 35

disposal of hazardous waste policy

Answer 35

-disposing of wate in correct colour coded bins to reduce the risks of biological hazards -wearing protective clothing -disposing of used bandages, needles and gloves -good personal hygiene washing hands to prevent bacteria which cause infections after handling hazarous waste

Question 36

lone working policy

Answer 36

-carrying a personal alarm -self defence training/ how to respond to an attack -parking in well lit areas -carrying a basic phone -telling colleagues where you are -doubling up on visits to people deemed as violent

Question 37

storage and dispensing of medicines

Answer 37

storing-controlled drugs must be stored in a locked cupboard transfering -medication has to stay with the individual as it is their property administrating- ensure the right person recieves the right dose of medication at the right time record-use the medicine administration record (MAR) disposal- return unwanted medication to a pharmacy care homes must use a liscensed waste management

Question 38

security of premises, possessions and individuals

Answer 38

-staff wearing id lanyards -having electronic security pads with pin code -cctv monitoring external entrancs -monitoring of keys -locking external doors and keys -having a staffed reception

Question 39

why is it important to regularly review policies and procedures

Answer 39

-must reflect changes in legislation -allows any issues to be addressed -checks that it is still meeting the needs of the setting -checks that is is still being implemented effectively

Question 40

when a review has taken place what info needs to be recorded

Answer 40

-date of the review -who carried it out -the date the next review is required

Question 41

what could happen if policies and procedures were not regularly reviewed

Answer 41

-policy could be out of date -not in line with legislation so... -setting could be closed down -managers and other individuals could face prosecution -unsafe care

Question 42

what happens if policies and procedures are not followed by the staff in the setting

Answer 42

-could face a dissmisal or disicplinary action -could be sent for training -could lead to harm to others / themselves -could put other individuals in danger