Unit 15 Understanding health and safety in social care settings
Understand the different responsibility’s relating to health and safety in social care setting… Identify legislation relating to health and safety in a social care setting The legislations that cover health and safety are health and safety at work act 1974 Management of health and safety act at work regulations 1999 Reporting of induries diseases and dangerous occourences regulations (RIDDOR) 1995 Explain how health and safety policies and procedures protect those in social care settings If the legislations wherent in place people would not be aware of the dangers around them. Which could lead to serious accidents or even death for example leaving medications out…show more content… If first aid was carried out by someone that wasn’t qualified the injured person could end up more injured or even killed for example if resuscitation is preformed incorrectly the injured persons ribs could be broken and further injuries could occur
3.4 Explain the consequences of failing to follow emergency first aid procedures. The injured person could end up more injured and the person who performed the first aid could end up being sued. The included person could die Loss of job
Understand how to reduce the risk of infection 4.1 describe the routes by which an infection can get into the body Skin Ingestion Injection Transfusion Open wounds Breathing Airborn
4.2 explain the following prevention methods a) Hand washing correct hand washing methods can kill most germs that live on the hands which then stops the germs spreading through touch onto other [people b) Own personal hygiene washing and scrubbing with water and soap helps to remove germs and chemicals. It can also prevent exposure by ingestion and cross-contamination of the surfaces and objects we touch.
c) Encourage the individuals own personal hygiene To prevent the spread of germs and to stop bacteria recirculation back into the individuals system
4.3 evaluate different types of personal protective equipment and how they can prevent the spread of infection Gloves are a good way of protecting the spread of bacteria as it is harder for
Understand how to support individuals with autistic spectrum conditions. Understand the main characteristics of autistic spectrum conditions. 1.1 It is important to recognise that each person on the autistic spectrum has their own individual abilities, needs, strengths, gifts and interests because no two individuals are the same. People on the autistic spectrum have their own set of unique characteristics and vary from one to another in terms of their abilities. Some clients may have similar…
1) Detail what the schools behaviour policy is, what are the strategies for dealing with negative or challenging behaviour. Give an example of when you have had to deal with an incident where a child Has displayed challenging behaviour, how did you deal with this, and what sort of discipline problems should be referred to others. At what stage would you involve the Childs parent/carer or other agencies? Providing a safe environment, promoting desired discipline and behaviour, promoting early intervention…
Booklet on Safeguarding Physical abuse -This is intentional and unwanted contact with you or something close to your body. It can include assault and inappropriate restraint. Sexual abuse -This is unwanted or forced sexual activity this can be with someone known or unknown to the victim. Using force, threats and taking advantage of victims not giving their consent. Emotional/psychological abuse - This can be verbal or non verbal. The aim is to take away confidence…
humans. Social learning Banduras theory was mainly about behaviour and it is learned from the environment through the processes of observational learning. His experiment (bebo doll) was based on children. He had 36girls and 36 boy’s ages between 3-6 and 2 adults. He put a number of tests involving the 2 adults and the children to see if they would copy the adults or learn in their own. His conclusion after the tests showed that the children who observed aggressive models made more imitative aggressive…
Implement the Positive Behavioural Support Model 1.1 Explain how Positive Behavioural Support has been influenced by: • Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) • Social Role Valorisation (SRV) ABA is a scientific process of examining what causes and maintains behaviour, in order to bring about positive change. SRV promotes valued social roles for individuals who are socially disadvantaged, to help them get some of the good things in life. 1.2 Summarise current legislation and policy guidance relating…
understand how procedures and risk assessment can help minimise the risk of an outbreak of infection. Learners will also gain an understanding of how to use PPE correctly and gain an understanding of the importance of good personal hygiene. Credit Level 3 2 Assessment criteria The learner can: 1.1 Explain employees’ roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection 1.2 Explain employers’ responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control infection 2 Understand legislation…
Assignment 303 Task B Bi, The Equality Act 2010. The Equality Act is a law that came into effect in October 2010 and protects people from being discriminated against because of: race sex sexual orientation disability age (in certain situations) caring responsibilities (in certain situations) religion or belief being transsexual being pregnant or just having had a baby being married or in a civil partnership (in certain situations) Before the Equality Act, several different laws protected…
Childhood illnesses Most children and young people will experience some illness in their life. Common illnesses like coughs and cold are not usually serious. However, illnesses like meningitis are more serious and the child will need specialist medical care. Illnesses like chicken pox are infectious to others and illnesses like asthma are not infectious at all. The main signs that a child is ill are: Poor appetite. No energy. Change in behaviour (unusually quiet, not sleeping well, crying more…
UNIT 11 – Principles of Personal Development in Adult Social Care Outcome 1.1 Reflective Practise is the ability to look back on a situation or activity that you have done, and thinking about how it could have been done differently. It helps us to develop different approaches and to gain new insights into ways in which we learn. 1.4 Everyone had different values, beliefs and preferences, and this is what makes a person an individual. People generally tend to favour other individuals who share the…
2) See Diagram 3) Inquiries and Case Reviews Inquiries and case reviews are very important and this was shown in the Lambing report which brought in the Children Act 2004, after the death of Victoria Climbie. Serious failings were shown in how her case was handled…
