Unit3- 3.3~ Consequence of not meeting responsibilities Flashcards

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What are the consequences of not meeting responsibilities?

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  • Direct costs
  • Indirect costs
  • Disciplinary actions
  • Criminal prosecution
  • Being removed from professional registers
  • Causing injury or harm
  • Being injured or harm
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What are the direct cost consequences?

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  • Setting being sued for negligence
  • Compensation claims
  • Legal costs
  • Fines
  • Insurance
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What are the indirect cost consequences?

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  • Poor reputation
  • Loss of business
  • Difficulty recruiting staff
  • Low staff morale
  • High labour turnover
  • Loss of trust and respect
  • Future employment may be hard to find
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What are the consequences of disciplinary action?

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Employers can give formal disciplinary procedures including a first/final written warning or a dismissal. Before disciplinary action they will carry an investigation to establish information and facts
* Managment changes
* Increased monitoring E.g. Ofsted
* Requirement for futher training

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What are the consequences of criminal prosecution?

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  • Under Health and saftey act if employees fail reasonable care it can lead to imprisonment for up to 2 years, or unlimited fine.
  • Under HASAWA if they commit an offense of negligent and cause a death they are charged with gross neligence manslaughter
  • Fines have ranged from hundreds to thousands to millions
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What are the consequences of being removed from professional registers?

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  • Regulators of professions such as medicine and teaching have a duty to safeguard the public
  • Professional, like nurses/midwives, must be registered to be able to practise. If not deemed to fit (poor health & safety) they can be removed or suspended up to 2 years. Or subjected to a ‘condition of practice’ which restricts duties and responsibilities
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What are the consequences of causing injury or harm?

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  • Employer/employees may cause injury/harm to others if fail to carry out risk assessment. This could mean the employer cannot identify health and safety hazards
  • Employees have to carry out tasks they’re competent to do. If unsure they must inform employer. If not this can lead to injury harm
  • Individuals can put themselves down or others in danger
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What are the consequences of being injured or harmed?

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  • Can lead to injuries/harm, minor or serious ones
  • A range of health care settings indicates that pressure ulcers and falls were the most common harms experienced
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