provides framework within which an oragnisation opperates and it defines what an organisation does and how they should do it
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POLICIES
simple statements of how an organisation intends to conduct its services. they also provide a set of guiding principles to help with decision making.
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PROCEDURES
describe how each policy will be put into action. they also explain who will do what, what steps they will take, and which forms they should use
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HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK ACT - 1974
gives adequate training / provides employees with a safe working environment / protects all staf from risk and harm
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FOOD SAFETY ACT - 1990
must not add, remove or treat food in anyway that coudl harm thoes eating it / food served must be of the nature, substance and quality that consumers expect / food must be labeled, advertised and presented in a way which is not false or misleading
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FOOD SAFETY REGULATIONS - 1995
wash basins / toilet facilities / staff who are suspected, or are a carrier of disease must not be permitted to work in a food handling area.
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MANUAL HANDING OPERATIONS REGULATIONS - 1992
avoid hazardous manual handing operations / assess any manual handling operations that cannot be avoided / reduce the risks of injury
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REPORTING OF INJURIES, DISEASES AND DANGEROUS OCCURANCES REGULATIONS (RIDDOR) - 2013
report injuries, diseases or dangerous occurances when there has been an accident that caused them, when it is work related or if it is a reportable inujury
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DATA PROTECTION ACT - 1998
data is used fairly, lawfully and transparently / used for specific purposes / it is accurate and kept up-to-date
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MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK REGULATIONS - 1999
employees must not interfere with anything provided / they must report any infringes in health and safety arrangements / must use equipment in accordance with their training
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CONTROL OF SUBSTANCES HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH
reduce exposure / provide clear instructions of the procedures / assess the risks
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CIVIL CONTINGENCIES ACT - 2004
supports regulations to establish a clear set of roles and responsponsibilities for thoes involved in emergency preparation and responce at the local level
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THE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACT - 2015
improves safety and quality of care / introduced the use of NHS numbers / is set out to protect the public from any harm
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DBS
disclosure and barring service check
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basic DBS check
checks for any unspent convictions or conditional cautions
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standard DBS check
checks for any unspent/spent convictions or conditional cautions, warnings or reprimands - can only be done by employers
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enhanced DBS checks
checks for any cautions, warnings, reprimands or convictions. it also checks if individuals are barred from working with children or vulnerable groups - can only be done by employers
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ROLES
the expectations of an individual or an organisation
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RESPONSIBILITIES
the requirements and duties of care
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sectors
includes: statutory, voluntry and private
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STATUTORY
health and social care - includes the NHS and local authority
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STATUTORY
education run by the headteacher/board of governers
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VOLUNTRY
includes charities such as AGE UK and the NSPCC
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PRIVATE
care managers and care home owners
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employees - roles
provide care and support / trained so that they can meet service users needs and keep them safe
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employees - responsibilities
promoting, maintaining and enforcing policies and procedures / useing equipment correctly and reporting any gaps in health and safety / makign sure that service users understand the policies and procedures of the setting
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regulations of settings
in order to ensure that settings remain safe environments, settings are regulated, inspected and judged againsts a range of standards
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CQC - care quality commission
regulate health and social care settings
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PACEY
oversee childcare settings
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
provides framework within which an oragnisation opperates and it defines what an organisation does and how they should do it
Back
policies and procedures
Card 3
Front
simple statements of how an organisation intends to conduct its services. they also provide a set of guiding principles to help with decision making.
Back
Card 4
Front
describe how each policy will be put into action. they also explain who will do what, what steps they will take, and which forms they should use
Back
Card 5
Front
gives adequate training / provides employees with a safe working environment / protects all staf from risk and harm
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