There are a number of points with regard to the health and safety policies and procedures but the main points are to ensure the safety of residents and staff alike. By following these you can maintain a safe place of work and it enables you to maintain the health and safety requirements. E.g. Hazardous substances are to be locked away, all exits and entrances kept clear to reduce any potential accidents, equipment which is used is tested and any fire alarm system is maintained and tested regularly. Regular training is and provided to staff i.e. Health & Safety, Manual Handling, COSHH, RIDDOR,and Data Protection though there are many others that could be relevant . staff are aware of whom to report and equipment problems, maintenance safety issues to.…
Mulloy, D. F., & Hughes, R. G. (2008). Patient safety & quality: an evidence-based handbook for nurses. Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Retrieved from http://www.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK2678/…
There must be an implemented of the safe medication administration by a double checking of the high risk medication to prevent any over dose administration of medications to the patient. It should be standard policy enforcement regulation in the matter of the proper stocking of the rooms with the functional equipment such as: oxygen, suction, gloves, masks, etc by the staff to ensure the safe and prepared environment in the case of emergency in the Emergency Department. It would be necessary to constantly evaluate the system to ensure that there are no kinks, and if there is any so the necessary changes can be made. Implementation of the intervention will generate a system which is more unified and it is based upon the effective and proper training and communication among the staff to practice in their duty in order to maintain the highest safety in care of the…
Every health care facility has their own managers and leaders for the proper functioning of that facility. The prosperity and future lays on these managers and leaders by their plans on long term strategy implication.Inadaequate staffing or staff shortage leads a major safety threat to patients as well as for the staff and as whole the total positive out come the facility. The staff shortage and increasing turn over results a significant reduction of beds available for service, cost increases and the quality of care delivered is decreasing. Identifying and maintaining adequate number of staff is very vital for the safe patient care delivery. One reason for this issue is aging force. Majority of nurses are aged and going to be retried soon. Another reason is nurses gets burned out because nursing is a very stressful job both physically and emotionally. The current economy status, massive reduction on nursing budget resulted on shortage of nurses. Also unsatisfied and poor working environment, increased work load leads increase absenteeism among staff. The increased workload affects the performances of staff and ultimately, the quality of nursing care will impact negatively. If the staff feel that they are not cared for, then it is difficult to take care their patients. Nurses likes to work in an environment with less stress and where they feel more esteemed.…
In order to provide safety, it demands an effort of the entire facility as a whole. As stated in the IHI Open School Basic Modules, the four main characteristics are “psychological safety, active leadership, transparency, and fairness”. I would create a safe environment in the healthcare setting by addressing any concerns the patient and/ or staff may have, being respectful and open-minded. I would create an open door policy, promoting communication and offering knowledge to ensure quality care and patient safety. If a mistake or error was made, I would help the individual in resolving the situation to ensure patient safety first as well as documenting the incident and focus on methods of prevention with the staff. For example, if a nurse approaches me with a question on how to insert an NG tube, I will not belittle the person or make smart remarks because doing so will create a harmful environment. Instead, I would offer my assistance and knowledge to ensure patient safety. Afterwards, to ensure competency and confidence of staff, I wound coordinate a mandatory in-service on NG tube insertion and placement. As an active leader, I would actively listen to my staff, addressing their questions and concerns. As a leader, I must realize that individuals are different and have different perspectives and/or beliefs about certain issues and the only way to know that is to listen. In my…
There are several solutions that could help the facility reduce accidents. The most cost effective solution is to ensure management commitment. Management should stress the importance of safety for the residents and the importance of the safety of the workers. Management should require full cooperation from employees. Improvements to safety and ergonomics should take financial priority. Items like weight belts, sliding boards and geri-chairs are relatively inexpensive compared to the amount of injuries caused by the stress of moving and repositioning residents. Employees should be required to complete additional and more effective training. Management should discuss this commitment with the employees and allow them to voice concerns as well as give suggestions to increase the productivity of the safety program.…
Quality, safety, and timeliness are the podium of nursing care, where as behavioral disciplines, theories, concepts, theoretical knowledge, and evidences are the leadership qualities. Proper staffing and a competent nursing team ensure maximum productivity, safety, and satisfaction. Nursing shortage impairs the functioning and quality of patient care delivery lead nurses to work under high pressure and feel overworked and overstressed, which leads to poor care and staff retention. Behaviors such as workplace incivility, negative supervisory relationships, and distrust on institution lead to increased nurse turnover and shortages which, in turn, leads to poor care and work…
The issue of risk scenario carries immense importance for most of the hospitals that are part of the healthcare setting. However, there is not only one scenario that can affect the hospitals but there are several scenarios that can create an impact on the functions of the hospital. There are three scenarios that would be highlighted in the current topic. These three scenarios have a tendency to put a hospital at risk for financial stability. The first scenario that can produce a negative impact on the hospital risk is related to patient care and safety. The second scenario is related to the physical plant. The third and last scenario is related to staffing. The role of HIM practitioner in this regard would be very important. They would serve as a clinical quality assessment resource and as a team member to perform their tasks related to healthcare work. Therefore, all the issues related to three scenarios will be discussed in detail.…
Firstly, all health and social care settings should have fluent staff training; this is to ensure that all staff is actually aware of the policies, safety legislation and procedures they will have to follow when working in the health and social care setting. The manager should go through all potential procedures that will have to be carried out in any incident. For example, the manager should construct a map of the building and make clear where all exits and emergency exits to the building are, this is in case of a patient escaping the building or in case of a…
Making certain resident safety involves taking ample measures to offer an environment free of dangers, upholding safety standards by averting any type of injury to the residents’ physical, psychological, and emotional well-being (Rhodes, 2001). Continuing persistence in recognizing hazards and decreasing them must be a main concern of care giving.…
Nurse staffing is a crucial health policy issue on which there is a great deal of consensus on an abstract level (that nurses are an important component of the health care delivery system and that nurse staffing has impacts on safety), much less agreement on exactly what research data have and have not established, and active disagreement about the appropriate policy directions to protect public safety (Hughes, 2008).…
Many who become ill, instantaneously decide to reside in the hospital in order to return to a well state of health. Afterward, the medical staff attempts to help the patient physically and mentally, if needed, with all their effort and knowledge, in order to nurse the patient to utmost health. Indeed, patient and medical staff relationships allow a hospital to work effectively; therefore, creating and maintaining a safe and effective life-saving environment.…
Health safety is monitored and maintained in work setting are made aware of risks and hazards and encouraged to work safely this is done by having electrical checks, room checks e.g. risk assessment, hazards checks, visitors checks etc these are done in different time some are done daily, weekly, monthly and yearly. Everyone in the setting is responsible for their safety, its vital that settings are regularly checked for safety concerns. Ensuring that the alarms are working, visitor’s books and badges are in the correct place, ensuring that there are clear instructions for spillages, substances, hygiene…
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