Health and social care LO3

If Health or social care settings do not meet their legal responsibilities, there can be severe consequences for employers, employees, individuals who require the care and their families. 

Direct costs: examples are: the setting being sued for negligence by residents, patients and their families or staff

Compensation claims- 

Legal costs 

Fines 

Insurance may not pay out if legal obligations were not complied with or procedures are not followed 

Indirect costs: Poor reputation for the care setting; could result in closure 

Loss of business income if a private care setting; closure due to lack of income

Difficulty recruiting…