REQUIREMENTS ON THE WORKING ENVIRONMENT 2 2. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) 3 3. FIRST AID KITS 7 4. SAFETY OF MOVING MACHINERY 14 5. FIRE FIGHTING AND FIRE RISK 20 1. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS ON THE WORKING ENVIRONMENT Legal requirements are any requirements that are issued by the local‚ provincial or federal government and are within scope. The principal legal requirements relating to occupational health and safety are covered in the Health and Safety at Work‚ etc. Act 1974 (HSWA)
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Equality and Inclusion in Health‚ Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s Settings Diversity: Diversity literally means difference. Diversity recognises that though people have things in common with each other‚ they are also different and unique in many ways. Diversity is about recognising and valuing those differences. Diversity therefore consists of visible and non-visible factors‚ which include personal characteristics such as background‚ culture‚ personality and work-style in addition
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NVQ 2 Health and safety 1.1 Legislation that relates to the Health and safety in a social care setting are the following: Health and Safety At Work Act 1974 The Workplace (Health‚ Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 The Reporting of Injuries‚ Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
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Health Care America has a highly developed health care system‚ which is available to all people. Although it can be very complex and frustrating at times‚ it has come a long way from the health care organizations of yesterday. Previously‚ most health care facilities were a place where the sick were housed and cared for until death. Physicians rarely practiced in hospitals and only those who were fortunate could afford proper care at home or in private clinics. Today the level of health care
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Importance of Teamwork in Health Care The Importance of Teamwork in Health Care From an early age we are instilled the importance of teamwork. The lessons may come from a soccer field‚ a classroom group project‚ or even a song on Sesame Street. Regardless of our future careers‚ we are all likely to experience some sort of teamwork requirement‚ even if it is as simple as getting along with your co-workers. Teams working in a hospital or other healthcare setting may consist of several physicians
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Perfect guy! How would you describe a perfect guy? One who has got all the best qualities? Well‚ for me a perfect guy is someone who has got a good personality along with looks. One who is caring‚ loving‚ sweet‚ friendly‚ open minded‚ devoted‚ honest‚ kind‚ understanding‚ respectful‚ romantic‚ possessive‚ protective‚ supportive‚ proud to have her‚ has got deep eyes and loves her to infinity. Makes her feel special‚ makes her realize her importance in his life‚ makes her laugh even when she doesn’t
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TRAINING PORTFOLIO for Anaesthetists in Training in the NHS A framework to manage the documentation supporting appraisal and the annual review of training Produced by The Royal College of Anaesthetists Educating‚ Training and Setting Standards in Anaesthesia‚ Critical Care and Pain Management 1 Divider Sheet NHS Appraisal Portfolio for Anaesthetists in Training in the NHS CONTENTS • • • • • • • Introduction Glossary Principles of appraisal Structure of the appraisal portfolio Section
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The care value base is important in promoting a positive care environment and the rights of the service users as it promotes good self-esteem makes them feel happy welcomed and valued they’re treated like an individual. Everyone is treated fairly and equally. Everyone is entitled to have a say. Care Value Base The care value base is a set of rules and guidelines that every care practitioner has to follow in order to provide services to their clients. The seven principles are: 1. Promoting anti-discriminatory
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important to maintain enthusiasm and momentum. It is important any conflicts are resolved quickly‚ fairly and appropriately and that staff have regular performance reviews so they are clear on how they are performing and credit is given for good performance and also for good team working. 1.4 Explain how challenges to effective team performance can be overcome It can be difficult to maintain effective team performance. It is important to select and support appropriate people who are capable of
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MANAGEMENT La’Kesha Wright HCS/405 09/16/2012 Sherida Douglass Introduction The role of financial management in health services primary role is to secure the financing need to meet an organization operating objectives. The role of the financial manager is to plan for‚ acquire‚ and utilize capital to maximize the efficiency and value of the organization. Four Elements “The four elements of financial management are: planning‚ controlling‚ organizing and directing‚ and decision making (Hearle
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