305 A person centred approach is a way of caring for someone and supporting them as the central concern. An example of this is when administering medication. One service user I work with finds it hard to take medication due to her processing difficulties‚ this is because of a cognitive impairment. This particular individual needs time to go through various stages before taking her medication. This will start initially with a 10 minute countdown until time for medication. Once the countdown is
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SANDRA HAYWARD 2 Tenbury Close‚ Bentley‚ Walsall‚ West midlands‚ WS2 0NH 07846089962 Sophie.lee@live.co.uk PERSONAL STATEMENT I am a hardworking‚ selfmotivated team player who enjoys a challenge. I work with adults who have learning difficulties’ mental and physical disabilities And challenging behaviours and have done so for some time‚ and I feel that I have gained a large amount of knowledge and experience that will be of great benefit to yourselves
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Infection Control Policy Bloody‚ Bodily Fluids Policy Inoculation Injuries Policy Hepatitis B Policy Outcome 2: Understand legislation and polices relating to prevention and control of infections: COSHH regulations 1999 – apply to all work with substances hazardous to health. COSHH information needs to be available where chemicals are stores. These regulations provide a policy for the employer to manage the risk of
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and the legal framework that allows them to handle medicines on behalf of the service user. The following is a list of legislation that has a direct impact upon the handling of medication within a social care setting. Health and Safety at Work Act‚ COSHH‚ the Medicines Act‚ the Misuse of Drugs Act‚ the Health and Social Care Act (Regulated Activities) and the Essential Standards‚ the RPS Handling Medicines in Social Care Guidelines‚ Health Act 2006 etc. The Medicines Act 1968 The Misuse of Drugs Act
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training. Task 2 2.1 outline at least four current legislation and regulatory body standards which are relevant to prevention and control of infection Care Standards Act (2000) (England and Wales) Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (2002) (COSHH) Food Safety (General Food Hygiene) Regulations (1995) The Health and Social Care Act (2008) – code of practice for health and adult social care on the prevention and control of infection Reporting of Injuries‚ Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences
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not follow the different techniques in the right way could result injury for either yourself or the patient or both parties. Could mean a lengthy time off sick and possible unemployment. Also the NHS could be sued for gross negligence. COSHH CU2667 6.1 COSHH means the Control Of Substances Hazerdous to
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health and safety. > Control of Substances Hazardous to Health 2002 (COSHH) - Care providers must protect staff and service users from harm by ensuring that potentially dangerous substances are safely stored and that staff that use them are properly trained to do so.
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Task A Presentation Key legislation that are required in a health care setting are moving and handling‚ control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH)‚ infection control‚ health and Safety. Health and safety policies are there to protect everyone‚ they include staff‚ the services users and even visitors to the home. The policies are set in the home setting so that they met the minimum care standards that have been set out by legislation. With procedures there are they so that steps are
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Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 - This means the employers have the responsibility for everyone on their premises; this can be the employees‚ workers from other organisations‚ visitors and service users. The employers must carry out risk assessments before opening. Their health and safety policy must be reviewed frequently. They must record all accidents or incidents. They must be responsible for safety equipment‚ information and training. They must have insurance‚ the liability insurance is compulsory
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