Health and Safety in H&S Care

Employers need to complete a Risk Assessment to identify possible ____________ and risks to service users and employees.

PPE stands for : P_______ P________ E_________

What is the method of disposal for clinical waste e.g. bandages, plasters, dressings

• Yellow 'sharps' box - sealed and burned in a controlled setting

• Flushed down a sluice drain - area is cleaned and disinfected

• Red laundry bag - laundered at the appropriate temperature

• Yellow bag - waste is burned in controlled setting

RIDDOR is the reporting procedure for:

• Potential Risks and Hazards

• Injuries, Diseases and Dangers Occurrences

• Hazardous substances

The General Medical Council is the regulating body for

• GP's

• Nurses

• Health Care Professionals

What is the time limit for service users to make a complaint? [from the date the event happened/when they first became aware of it]

• 3 years

• 6 years

• 12 months

• 5 months

Multidisciplinary teams help to provide a h___________ overview of a person.

Select the key failing from list below from the Victoria Climbie and Baby P cases that sparked the need for Multidisciplinary teams?

• Lack of 'joined up' working

• Not following correct procedures

• Poor leadership among managers

• Clear communication between teams

What is the legal framework that sets guidelines around the collection and processing of personal information from individuals?

Safeguarding is ________________ responsibility within the Health and Social Care Sector.