Identify the hazards at the setting, or in carrying out an activity
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What is the second step of the risk assessment
Identify those at risk, includig service users, staff, volunteers and other visitors
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what is the third step of the risk assessment
Evaluate the level of risk- usually rated on a scale of 1-4, 1 being the lowest level of risk
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what is the fourth step of the risk assessment
identify ways to limit the risk - this will include specific actions to minimise risk
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what is the fifth step to a risk assessment
review measures taken
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how many steps is there to a risk assesment
five
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when assessing the level of risk what could happen
the level of risk may arise a particular hazard
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what should be used when the level of risk is being assesed
a guide can be used. 1- most unlikely to happen and 4 very likely to happen. this is to look at the liklihood of risk. the severity of injury needs to be seen as 1- small injury and 4- could be perminant or even death
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how do we do a risk rating
likelihood of risk x severity of the injury
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what would happen if the risk rating was a 1 or 2
as it is a minimal risk- the existing practice would be seen as adequate
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what would happen if the risk rating was a 3 or 4
a low risk rating- the existing practice should be reviewed to lower the level of risk
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what would happen if the risk rating was a 6 or 8
a medium risk rating- this should lead to specific action to improve safety
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what would happen if the risk rating was a 9,12 or 16
a high rating- this must lead to immediate action to improve safety and the activity should be stopped until proper measures are in place to reduce the risks identified
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what is a risk assessment
identifyinh the evaluating the possible consequences of hazards and the level of risk that the hazard will cause harm
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what is a risk
the likelihood, high or low, that a person will be harmed by a hazard
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what is a hazard
anything that could potentially cause harm, such as climbing stairs, wet floor services, trailing electricity cables, the disposal of waste or bathing a service user
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what is one thing that an employee must do when looking at a risk assesment
take responsable care of their own safety and that of others in the workplace, including service users, colleagues and visitors
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what is one thing that an employee must do when looking at a risk assesment
cooperatw with their employer to carry out the agreed and required health and safety procedures of the workplace
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what is one thing that an employee must do when looking at a risk assesment
not intentionally damage health and safety equipment at the setting, for example hoists and lifts.
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what is mixed economy of care
all the sectors used together at the same time
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what is best value principle
Made after the mid staffordshire trust where it is seen that the best quality of care is done for the cheapest price possible. where all sectors sre compared to see the best quality of care and to see the price and see which is the best value princip
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Where can you self refer yourself
your gp, your dentist or a private gp
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What is a third party referal
a friend or family refering to a gp or dentist or mental health
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what is a professional referal
a professional referring you to another health or social care person
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What is the internal market
best value for money and best value of care. The cheapest sector with still best quality of care
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What is the second step of the risk assessment
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Identify those at risk, includig service users, staff, volunteers and other visitors
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