...M1 – Describe the roles and responsibilities relating to the health, safety and security of individuals in a health and social care setting Introduction Within this essay I am going to be describing the roles and responsibilities relating to the health, safety and security of individuals in a health and social setting. I will be using the health and social care setting in a nursery to help describe what roles there are within the workplace and what their duties are. And then I will be discussing a range of other scenarios that other people’s roles are such as; surgeon, fire fighter etc. Definitions The definition of the word ‘role’ is the function assumed or part played by a person or thing in a particular situation. Having an important role means that you have something particular to do, you are in charge of many situations and may include being in charge of other people. For example, there are many roles in a general practice surgery such as, a secretary, doctors, and nurses all who have specific things they diagnose, like ear, nose and throat doctors, skin doctors etc. The definition of the word ‘responsibility’ is the state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone. It is the state or fact of being accountable or to blame for something. To make sure the general practice is run professionally and correctly the person/people in charge must allocate appropriate jobs to the suitable staff which will ensure all jobs are completed...
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...Unit 3 – P2 Outline how legislation, policies and procedures relating to health, safety and security influence health and social care settings. A legislation is a law or a set of laws which have been produced by governing body and made official by parliament to: regulate; authorise; sanction; grant; declare and restrict. Policies are clear, simple statements of how an organisation intends to conduct its services, actions or business. They provide a set of guiding principles to assist with decision making. Procedures describe how each policy will be put into action within the organisation. They outline who will do what, what steps need to be taken and which forms or documents to use. There is a number of policies that have been put in place to promote the safety of individuals within different health and social care settings. Food Safety Act 1990 (Amended in 2013) The Food Safety Act 1990 sets out the requirements of the food producer and the food handler regarding food safety. The guideline is for all types of food businesses in England, Scotland and Wales. The main responsibilities within the act are: ensuring you do not include anything in food, remove anything from food or treat food in any kind of way which could damage health to the people that are consuming it; to ensure the food served or sold is of the nature, substance and quality which consumers would expect and to ensure the food is correctly labelled, advertised and presented in a form that is not false...
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...UNIT 3 – HEALTH, SAFETY AND SECURITY IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE P1 – Explain potential hazards and the harm that may arise from each in a health and social care setting. Hazards are referred to as anything that can cause harm to someone. Hazards can be found everywhere, for example, people will be able to spot hazards when travelling to work and when they are present in the workplace. Additionally, there are three main types of hazard, these are health hazards, safety hazards and security hazards. A health hazard would be a risk of somebody becoming ill from an incident. A safety hazard would associate with someone becoming injured, however a safety hazard could also relate to an incident that can be caused by broken equipment or a damaged building. A security hazard would be the risk of an incident where for example information has been exposed, intruders entering a property whereby a child might be abducted from a school or even a patient discharges themselves from a health and social care setting without consent. Employers, employees and professionals overall, in particular health and social care professionals have to prevent risks that may arise from hazards in order to keep themselves, other service providers and service users safe from illness, injury or any potential harm overall; every individual within the workplace has to be kept safe from harm (even cleaners and caterers). Although there should be a balance between exposing individuals to unreasonable risks and over...
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...Shukri mohamed Abuukar Health and social care level 3 group A Unit3 health, safety and security in health and social care P4 explain possible priorities and responses when dealing with two particular incidents or emergencies in a health or social care setting. This assignment will look at incidents and emergencies that can happen in a health and social care setting. Within my assignment I will be explaining possible priorities and responses when dealing with two incidents or emergencies in a health and social care setting. I will be discussing health, safety or security concerns that may arise from the incident or emergency. Then I will be discussing how I would respond to them. Scenario one: The first incident took place in a nursery. A child is running around in the classroom and bumps into a book shelf which drops onto him. One of the supervisors sees the child and picks the shelf up and sees to the child. The supervisor sees that the child has a deep wound to his forehead and blood is gushing out. Also the child complains that he cannot move his arm. The supervisors priority is to make sure all the other children are away from the area and should call for assistance. An ambulance should be called by one of the free supervisors and also the parent or guardian should be informed. The parent/guardian should be made aware of what has happened and should know what hospital the child is being taken to. As the child is complaining that they cannot move there arm...
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...This front sheet must be completed by the learner where appropriate and included with the work submitted for assessment. Unit 3: Health, Safety and Security in Health and Social Care Course: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma, Health Science Diploma & Subsidiary Diploma in health and social care |Learner Name |Charlotte Welham | |Assessor Name: |Internal Verifier: | |Lead IV Sampled? (Y/N) |Pre-Issue IV Date: | |Assignment Title: |Assignment Ref: 3a | |Hazards in settings | | |Issue Date |End Date: |Actual Hand-in Date: | | |Week beginning 01/12/2014 |Week beginning 26/01/2015 | | | |Unit/ AC |Assessment Criteria |Achieved |Evidence...
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...Information booklet: Unit 3 P2 Outline how legislation, policies and procedures relating to health and social Care influence health and Social Care settings Introduction: In this assignment, it is important to outline how legislation, policies and procedures relating to health and social Care influence health and Social Care settings. Definition of legislation: Legislation is a law or set of laws agreed by the government which must be followed and done. Definition of regulation: A principle, rule or law designed to control behavior. Food Safety Act (1990) The Food Safety Act was introduced in 1990 in response to public concern over the safety of food. This Act aims to control safety at all stages of food production. This legislation was also introduced in order to sell and keep food for sale which is unfit for people to eat. For example in a kitchen when staffs are placing foods in fridges and cupboards, they must ensure that the dates of the foods are up to date and checked properly. All food premises must be clean and free from rubbish, all equipment must be clean and good hygiene practices should be observed at all times. Under the Food Safety Act it is illegal to sell food unfit for human consumption. This means people may pass poor quality food off as good food to make money. The food safety Act 1990 influences health and social care settings so that Staffs check dates continuously on stocks to ensure that the foods are in good condition by checking that...
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...BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care Health, Safety and security in health and social care Case study 1 In this assignment, I am going to write a report about a day care that I just visited recently and potential hazards and the harm that it may arise. Hazards may exist for staff, visitors, individuals, if care is not taken to minimise risks to a minimum. 1. Front door left open: first of all security is very important because in that house there is no security as the door is widely open, anybody can get in and might harm them. It is dangerous to open the main door and windows on the ground floor and not to open it far enough to allow anyone to climb in or out. Also it allows everyone or every individual to enter in the house without any permission or buzzing the door before entering in. They can also have their freedom to do whatever they wish to as they owner of the house is elder and they cannot stop them as they cannot. It is not only because of thefts or anything else, we are also concerned about their heath because as the door it widely open and anyone can have access in same as: * Excess cold: because of increased heat loss and they might also catch cold and fall sick because of the wind and the cold as they cannot close all the doors and windows by themselves. * Fire: by allowing fire and smoke to spread to other parts of the building, it might affect them or the steam of the smoke may harm them. * Domestic hygiene, pets, refuse: by providing...
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...Unit 208 Understand health and safety in social care settings Level: 2 Credit value: 4 NDAQ number: R/602/3179 Unit aim This unit is aimed at those who are interested in, or new to, working in a social care setting. It introduces knowledge and understanding of areas of health and safety required to working in a social care setting. Learning outcomes There are eleven learning outcomes to this unit. The learner will be able to: 1. Understand the different responsibilities relating to health and safety in social care settings. 2. Understand the use of risk assessments in relation to health and safety. 3. Understand procedures for responding to accidents and sudden illness. 4. Know how to reduce the spread of infection. 5. Know how to move and handle equipment and other objects safely. 6. Understand the principles of assisting and moving an individual. 7. Know how to handle hazardous substances. 8. Know environmental safety procedures in the social care setting. 9. Know how to manage stress. 10. Understand procedures regarding handling medication. 11. Understand how to handle and store food safely. Guided learning hours It is recommended that 41 guided learning hours are allocated to this unit, although patterns in delivery are likely to vary. Details of the relationship between the unit and relevant national standards This unit is linked to HSC 22, 221 and 223 Endorsement of the unit by a sector or other appropriate body This unit is endorsed...
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...Social Security at 80: Time to Retire? or Revise In 2015, America’s Social Security System turns 80 years old. The original act was a landmark bill, as it was the establishment of America’s safety net. The promise of the act was to ensure that America’s retirees would have some protection from poverty. Since the Social Security Act of 1935 was passed, the social safety net has been expanded to cover additional groups and classes of people. The most important additional programs established being MediCare and MedicAid. After years of running a surplus, Social Security has reached an inflection point. At the current rate of drawdown, the trust fund will run dry, and Social Security will begin to operate as a pay-as-you-go program, potentially only paying 75% of promised benefit levels. This paper will discuss the history of Social Security, demographic and technological trends that affect Social Security, the future implications of these trends for Social Security, and possible solutions. A Brief History of Social Security Social Security as we know it today evolved from the Social Security Act of 1935. Under the terms of the original law, Social Security benefits only applied to the employee. Today, Social Security pays benefits to the employee, the spouse, and the disabled and contains the provision for what is known as Medicaid and Medicare. When compared to today’s law, the scope of the original version of the Social Security Act was much narrower. For example...
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...WEEK 5 DQ 1 The history of the Social Security Act, as listed by the Social Security Administration, provides an interesting foundation/principle regarding the establishment of Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security and other pertinent information relating to mankind and its perception on economic issues. I encourage you to read the information to gain an understanding of this foundation/principle. It is very interesting and educational! History of the Social Security Administration: U.S. Social Security Administration. (n.d.). Historical Background and Development of Social Security. Retrieved from http://www.ssa.gov/history/briefhistory3.html What are the effects of government-sponsored health care programs for special populations—children, mentally challenged, older adults, patients with specific diseases, and so forth—on health care costs and health care access? What are the effects of government-sponsored health care programs for special populations—children, mentally challenged, older adults, patients with specific diseases, and so forth—on health care costs and health care access? There are six major goverment health care programs 1) Medicare 2) Medicaid 3) the State Children's Health Insurance Program(SCHID), 4) the Department of Defense TRICARE and TRICARE for Life programs (DOD TRICARE) 5) the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Program, 6) and the Indian Health Service (IHS) program-provide health care services to about one-third of Americans....
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...different health and social care settings. I am also hoping to successfully identify the policies that accompany the individual pieces of legislation and then further explain how these pieces of legislation and policies allow individuals to feel safe and secure within a setting and help to protect the health, safety and security of service users and employees within the settings. I am hoping the further my knowledge of how legislation, policies and procedures are used within health and social care. Describe how health and safety legislation, policies and procedures promote the safety of individuals in a health or social care setting. Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAWA) 1974 The Health and Safety at Work act is a primary piece of legislation that provides the legal structure to promote high standards of care in health and social care settings. The aim of the Health and Safety at Work act is to protect employees, service users and the public from potentially hazardous activities, objects and surroundings. The Health and Safety at Work Act states that employers are to provide a safe environment, personal protective equipment and training for employees regarding health and safety in order to provide the best quality of care and the highest level of safety. Employers must provide the suitable training, instruction and supervision for employees free of charge that is necessary for the employees to carry out their job as effectively as they can. Safety equipment...
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...American College of Surgeons (ACS) which established its program in the early 1900’s until 1952. This agency was responsible for on-site inspections of hospitals. Only a few hospitals meet the requirements of the minimum standard. The start up of JHAC was governed by Arthur W. Allen who sat on the chairman of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) (Saulf, 2005). In 1952 the ACS officially transfers its hospital Standard Program to JHAC this was the start of hospital’s accreditation. In 1953 JHAC publishes their standards for hospital accreditation. As time moves on congress passes the social security amendments in 1965 making this one of the hospital’s provision to be in compliance with the Medicare conditions for the hospital’s to participate in the program. In 1971 the accreditation for long term care is established. The social security act amended that the Secretary of the U.S.Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) validate JHAC findings (Saulf, 2005). Furthermore, in 1972 the law also requires that the Secretary include the evaluation of JHAC’S accreditation process. Quality Healthcare Resources is formed as a not-for-profit consulting subsidiary for JCAH. The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations was birthed in 1987 this reflects the expanded scope of activities. JHACO primary goal is...
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...Potential Hazards in Health and Social Care Settings While working at Langdale view a residential care home, I came across many potential hazards. A hazard is anything that can cause harm to an individual. Hazards affect all the people working in that care setting including, staff, visitors and individuals, there are a lot of hazards which can be found in and around every health and social care setting. Hazards: Hazards in the physical environment The physical environment is the surroundings around you, a potential hazard that can occur from the physical environment within a health and social care environment such as a residential care home, can be poor ventilation because it is important that the air in a room is breathable an does not cause any breathing problems or spread infections. This is a health hazard because it can cause a person to become ill due to airborne infections. To reduce this risk, the ventilation should be checked regularly and windows should be opened from time to time. Lighting in rooms of a residential care home is very important as poor lightning is a hazard especially for the elderly as some may have poor vision and if there is no emergency lightning there is a risk that an elderly resident will trip over something because they cannot see properly whereas if the lighting in the room is too bright, it can cause sight problems such as weak eyesight or watery eyes when in bright light. Hazards from equipment Hazards from equipment can include anything...
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...Social Policy Introduction Social Policy is an educational subject concerned with the lessons of social activities and the welfare condition. The Department of Social Policy at the London School of Economics names social policy as "an interdisciplinary and practical subject concerned with the analysis of societies' reactions to social need. It search for foster in its students a aptitude to understand hypothesis and proof strained from a wide variety of social science regulations, including sociology, economics, geography, psychology, law, history, political science and philosophy. The name ‘Social policy’ is used to relate on the policies which governments use for social welfare and social security, on the methods in which social benefit is developed in the society and on the educational study of the subject. It also stands for a series of issues broaden far away from the procedures of government-the means by which welfare is encouraged, and the social and economic situations which outline the expansion of welfare. The principle areas of social policy are given below, * Social services, social safety ,community care, education; * Social troubles which includes crime, disability, old age ; * Race, gender, poverty are also included. Task-1 1.1 Identify the historical and contemporary landmarks in social policy and analysis the historical land marks of social and welfare Policies of historical and contemporary landmarks explain that how the qualities of existence...
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...There are a small number of legal acts relating to the general health and safety in social care. The most important one it seems to me would the health and safety at work act of 1974, it ensures that the employer, the employee have responsibilities to ensure that a good level of safety is attained in the workplace, and there should be a copy of this act on the works premises for use of any employee or service user. The legislations key goals are: * To ensure the health, safety and welfare of people at work * To protect others from risks arising from the activities of people at work * To control the use and storage of dangerous substances * To control the emission into the atmosphere of noxious or offensive substances Other legislation relating to health and safety in social care are as follows * The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992, which supports the health and safety act. * The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (known as COSHH) which ensures safe storage and usage of any substances that could harm other workers or service users. * The Manual Handling Regulations of 1992, which sets out methods and requirements to be met when manually handling objects, as well as people. * The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1985 (known as RIDDOR) outlines what is required to be recorded and reported. * Food safety act 1990 * Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations...
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