Ensuring safety in care

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Created on: 13-12-21 09:00

What is a risk?

Risk: the degree of likelihood that harm will be caused

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What is a hazard?

Hazard: something that could potentially cause harm.

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What are the possible risks in care?

-Abuse
-Inadequate supervision of facilities e.g. toilets
-Inadequate supervision of support staff e.g. moving patients
-Lack of illness prevention measures e.g. clean toilets, safe drinking water and washing hands
-Infections due to lack of clean faci

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How can risks be managed in care?

-Risk assessments
-Staff training
-Clear codes of practice
-Appropriately qualified staff
-DBS checks for all staff members
-Availability of safety equipment
-Reporting and recording accidents, incidents and complaints
-provision of maintained first

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What does mitigating risks mean ?

reducing the impact of a potential risk

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What are examples of mitigating risks?

-Using a hoist to move immobile patient : require sufficient staff trained in use of the equipment to carry out the manoeuvre

-Giving a old frail person a hot drink: ensure the drink is not too hot and use a stable cup

-Infection from accidents & spill

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