4222-205 Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care. 1.1 & 1.2 ) Physical abuse is when victims are being punched‚ kicked‚ scratched‚ slapped or inappropriate grabbing or restraining. The signs or symptoms could be unexplained cuts or bruises. The victim may become timid and withdrawn; there could also be a change in their behaviour such as if they are normally quite a calm person they could become more aggressive or angry. They could also become more withdrawn around people
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Testing and Maintenance of Emergency Evacuation Procedures Item Action required & pass/fail requirement Frequency of action Monthly 6 monthly 12 monthly Emergency plan INSPECT the emergency plan and check for relevancy to the facility. Emergency evacuation equipment INSPECT the emergency evacuation equipment and check for compliance with the emergency plan. Emergency response procedures INSPECT the emergency procedures and test for relevancy to the facility by conducting
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19‚ 2012 Outline Is global warming due to human actions? Can the human race take action to stop global warming? Introduction Thesis Statement: Yes‚ human actions are definitely a factor in global warming. The fact that there have been natural cycles of climate change since earth’s formation‚ in past and recent centuries humans have influenced global climate change through the emission of greenhouse gases. The actions that humans should take to stop global warming are to reduce the greenhouse
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The emergency preparedness and disaster planning involve a coordinated effort between various organizations who coordinate a plan of action. They delegate resources to target areas that need immediate attention. This is a strategic process that communicates with the state‚ local‚ federal‚ media and police departments to help assist in a major disaster. OSHA has a written plan that outlines the resources and preparedness that is needed during a disaster. All parties involved must comply with the order
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Community Emergency Preparedness Janell Mings Nur 408 Epidemiology: Global and Public Health October 29‚ 2012 Amy Reagan‚ MSN‚ RN Community Emergency Preparedness The Neigborhood events that have taken place in episode 5 are related to a forest fire that has been burning in the local community for over five days. The articles summarize the events and the effects of individual by the forest fire that has struck the community. The firefighters cannot contain the fire causing smoke to
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TDA 2.2 safeguarding the welfare of children and young people Identify the current legislation‚ guidelines‚ policies and procedures for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people including E-safety The current legislation for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people starts with all agencies working with the children‚ young people and their families taking all reasonable measures to ensure that the risk of harm to the children’s welfare are minimised this might include
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D1 1.1 Safeguarding is a mandatory requirement in all settings‚ all staff and practitioners that have access to children have to undergo a DBS check (disclosure barring service)‚ and this process searches the individual’s history for any criminal activity. To apply for a DBS you must provide proof of identification and your residence. Until you are your DBS has been cleared you are not allowed to be left with children. The DBS has to be renewed every three years‚ and is the reasonability of the settings
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Safeguarding means everyone who is involved with children must always make sure they keep them safe and protected from any harm. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility‚ working together to make sure children stay safe. This includes the following: • Protecting children from maltreatment. • Preventing impairment of childrenâ€TMs health and development. • Ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care. • Taking action to enable all
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Emergency Preparedness and Response Protecting the public’s health historically has been a state and local responsibility. However‚ the growing threat of bioterrorism has highlighted the importance of a strong public health infrastructure to the nation’s homeland security and has focused increased attention on the preparedness of the public health system (Frist‚ 2011). Since the 2001 anthrax attacks Congress has passed new legislation to increase the strength of the nation’s public health system
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Fire is a major factor in our ecosystem‚ both good and bad‚ that is influenced by climate. It can cause carbon dioxide to have a direct effect on vegetation‚ and land use‚ and in turn‚ affect landscape pattern processes. Fire in the Earth’s ecosystems is a natural occurrence that is vital in keeping the flow of natural cycles healthy and efficient. Natural causes of bush fires has played significant role in shaping the ecosystems‚ such as certain plant life being more susceptible to harsh‚ scorching
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