Current Issues in Quality and Safety Current Issues in Quality and Safety The safety of medication administration has become a universal issue and crucial for one ’s wellbeing. The majority of hospitalized patients are treated with medications (Agyemang & While‚ 2010). The medical treatment of patients has a direct effect on the patient ’s quality of life. Srinivasan declared "patients have a right to know they are receiving safe care" (as cited by Zhani‚ 2012‚ p. 1). The purpose of
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Date: 24/07/2013 M3.23 Health and Safety at Work 1.1-The two pieces of legislation that apply to my workplace are Health and Safety at Work‚ etc Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations. The HASAW Act provides a guideline of rules to ensure the health and safety of all employees or anyone that may be affected by any work activity. The main requirement of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations is that employers must carry out risk assessments to eliminate
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MATRIX RANKING OF THE POLICY ISSUES ON SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT Main Policy Issues on Solid Waste Management | Sub-set of Issues | Target Beneficiaries | Major Players | Policy Content | The use of non-biodegradable plastic carry out bag and polystyrene foam at point of sale by retail / business establishments | Banning the use of film plastic bag | Costumers‚ commercial establishments‚ citizen | * Commercial establishments such as engaged in commerce or sale of goods or services‚ including but not
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Unit 027 Outcome 4.1 Explain the policies and procedures of the setting or service in response to accidents‚ incidents‚ emergencies and illness. Accident Book – Each room has an accident and incident book‚ with clear guidelines. The books are stored in the main office. They are numbered carbon pages and a copy is always kept inside the book‚ all information is stored in a locked cupboard for confidentiality‚ once a form is completed two people are to sign the carer who has written it and also the
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be able to highlight the problems and discuss ways of managing these problems. Dv – The procedure to follow in the event of a sudden illness or accident is this to home manager or most senior member of staff in the workplace‚ if you need medical assistance a ambulance will be rang‚ if you need to go home‚ another member of staff will need to cover your shift Dvi – It is important to assess health and safety risks as you will be able to identify the likelihood of the risk happening‚ the cause and
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Health and safety in health and social care 1.1 ‘The legislation relating to general health and safety in social care work settings: The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 Reporting of Injury‚ Disease and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR) The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASAWA) Food Safety Act 1990 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) 2002 Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations (PPE) 1992 Manual Handling Operations Regulations
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Outline the current legislation for home based childcare Produce an information sheet which clearly outlines the current legislation for home based childcare More than ever‚ Child protection is a topical issue. That’s why many years ago the British government‚ aware of the fragility and vulnerability of children to adults‚ has implemented a number of laws relating to children and young people in the UK. These laws are made to define the inherent right of children‚ and also to define the implication
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NEBOSH NEBOSH INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY Unit IA: International management of health and safety TUESDAY 18 JANUARY 2011 3 hours‚ 0930 to 1230 10 minutes reading time is allowed before the start of this examination. You may not write anything during this period. Answer both Section A and Section B SECTION A This section contains six questions. Answer ALL SIX questions. All questions carry equal marks. The maximum marks for each question‚ or part of a
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which in turn boosts student and staff health as well as students’ educational achievement. I want to begin by asking the Honorable Minister ‘What is the position of the ministry in this regard and what measures have been put in place to ensure a healthy physical environment? Budget allocation? Vashti Physical- surrounding grounds- noise‚ temperature‚ lighting‚ physical‚ biological or chemical agents. Ms. Hosein what is the role of the EFCL and how has it been influential in achieving the
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INTRODUCTION We as a group of four people will be writing on the relevant theories of communication as it relates to health and social care settings. Our scripts will centre on the following basic communication tools‚ starting from the concept of communication‚ relevant skills‚ theories and methods of dealing with inappropriate interpersonal communication. Our case study is included as an appendix DEFINITION AND CONCEPT OF COMMUNICATION Human life is centred with a lot of activities
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