Health and Safety in H&S Care

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

PPE stands for : P_______ P________ E_________

(a)  

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 (a)   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?

(a)  

Safeguarding is (a)   responsibility within the Health and Social Care Sector.