ASESSMENT 1 40658/01 TASK 1 1.1- Duty of care is a legal responsibility which is usually compulsory on an individual person‚ this requires them to stick to a reasonable care whilst taking on the responsibly to perform any acts of duty that could harm others. Duty of care involves being responsible for the wellbeing of young people in your care and show due care and attention to minimise the possibility of harm. It is important to put the wellbeing of the young person at the centre of everything
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Assessment 1 Essay – Critical Incident Evaluation Newcastle Shipping Fatality Abstract On the 19th January 1998‚ Malcolm Dennis Phillips drowned after the truck he was driving tumbled into Newcastle Harbour (Mulley 1998). The organisation Phillips worked for‚ Forgacs Engineering Pty Ltd‚ were subsequently fined after pleading guilty to breaching the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1983‚ Section 15(1) (NSWIRC 2000). Forgacs acknowledged that the incident occurred due to failures on their
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The accidental discovery‚ by a teacher‚ of suspected stolen goods in a student’s bag is problematic. Is one entitled to act on a wrongful search‚ albeit accidental‚ and further‚ is the presumption of guilt fair/valid? Firstly‚ consider what action(s) is directed by principles of obligation/duty (Deontological). Secondly‚ consider the negative and positive consequences of possible responses to determine which course of action achieves the best possible outcome (Consequentialist). I Deontological
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SHC 34 1 1.1‚ 1.2 A duty of care is an obligation imposed on an individual requiring that they adhere to a standard of reasonable care. Providing a strong duty of care and a secure environment for all children within the care of the setting‚ providing structured routines that involve feeding‚ nappy changing‚ upholding a strong parent and partnership discussing the care and needs of the children with the parent/carer. Providing a safe and secure environment and ensuring the setting is strong
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Duty of care Duty of care means providing care and support for individuals within the law and also within the policies procedures and agree ways of working of your employer‚ it is about avoiding abuse and injury to individuals‚ their friends and family and their properties. People do not have their needs met by others‚ so you have care of duty to them. This involves doing your job to best of your ability‚ safe guarding them‚ respecting their uniqueness and worth as a person‚ maintaining their dignity
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Unit 4222-304 Principles for implementing duty of care (SHC 34) Outcome 1 Understand how duty of care contributes to safe practice 1. Employers and employees and I have a “Duty of care” when carrying services to the persons in our care also responsibilities to safeguard the welfare and wellbeing of the service user in their care. This includes correct attention‚ watching out for hazards‚ trying to prevent mistakes or accidents‚ and making wise choices about steps undertaken in the role. The support
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1.1 A duty of care means that all health and social care professionals must act in the best interest of the people that they care for. They must also do everything in their power to keep clients safe from harm and exploitation. As a care worker you must not do‚ or fail to do something that can cause harm to someone. You only have the duty as a care professional to act within your own competence and not to take tasks on that you’re not confident to complete. 2.1 When working with clients‚ the
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Principles for implementing duty of care in health‚ social care or children’s and young people’s setting. – CT236 1.1 - It is a way of saying that you are responsible for the welfare of yourself and of others. If you ignore this duty‚ you are breaking the rules. These rules are set to ensure nobody is missed or forgotten about‚ and is primarily about preventing accidents. To explain what it means‚ it means you are responsible for people’s well-being. 1.2 - When caring for the elderly‚ or anyone
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5. Issue: The issue is whether Kramer can file suit with Monk’s Café for punitive damages for the burns he suffered on his groin from the coffee he bought at Monk’s Café. Rule: “The jurors say their punitive damages award was based on the fact McDonald’s had received more than 700 prior complaints about the scalding water in its coffee‚ and while many caused injuries‚ the company had done nothing about it” (’HOT COFFEE’). Punitive damages are defined as‚ “damages awarded in cases of serious or
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