Common Inductions Standards for Care Level 2 (VTQ)™
Course Content
- Introduction to the common Induction Standards Course
- Standard 1 - Role of the health and social care worker
- Standard 2 - Personal development
- Standard 3 - Communicate effectively
- Standard 4 - Equality and Inclusion
- About equality and diversity
- The purpose of the Equality Act 2010
- Types of discrimination
- Protected characteristics
- Diversity
- Inclusion
- Prejudice
- Equality And Diversity In The Workplace
- Providing Inclusive Support
- Diversity and discrimination
- Access Information, Advice and Support about Equality and Inclusion
- Standard 5 - Principles for implementing duty of care
- Standard 6 - Principles of safeguarding in health and social care
- The safeguarding vulnerable groups act 2006
- Who Is A Vulnerable Adult?
- Abuse and its Indicators
- Physical Abuse
- Psychological Abuse
- Sexual Abuse
- Financial Abuse
- Neglect Self Neglect and The Act Of Omission
- Organisational abuse and Discriminatory Abuse
- Facts And Information About Abuse
- Disclosure
- Reporting abuse
- What is Child Abuse?
- Every Child Matters
- Legislation relating to Safeguarding Children
- Reporting child abuse
- Protecting yourself against allegations
- Standard 7 - Person-centred support
- The Care Plan
- Person centred values in everyday work
- Person centred values in practice
- Supporting individuals to plan for their future wellbeing and fulfilment, including end-of-life care
- What is Dementia?
- Early diagnosis of Dementia and reporting
- Helping people with Dementia
- Practical Tips for Supporting a Person with Dementia
- Alzheimers disease
- Vascular dementia
- Dementia with lewy bodies
- Fronto-Temporal Dementia FLD
- Active Participation in Care
- Standard 8 - Health and safety in an adult social care setting - part 1
- Importance of Health and Safety
- Health and Safety Law
- Manual handling Employee and Employer responsibility
- The Accident Triangle
- Work place policies and procedures
- Good Housekeeping
- Slips, Trips and Falls
- Introduction to Moving and Positioning for CIS
- Patient dignity
- Assessing the Individual Move
- Lifting an inanimate object
- Back and spinal injuries
- Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
- How and Why We Lift Correctly
- Communication
- Assisted standing from a bed or seat
- Assisted Sit to Stand
- Fall Prevention
- Assisting Fallen Person
- Standard 8 - Health and safety in an adult social care setting - part 2
- Fears of First Aid
- Using gloves
- Initial Assessment and Recovery Position
- Calling the Emergency Services
- Adult CPR
- Compressions Only CPR
- Adult Choking
- What are Medications?
- Specific Legislation
- Legislation
- Medication Policies
- Maintaining Medication Records
- Types of Medications and Routes of Entry
- Recording Information
- Storing Medication Safely
- What is a hazardous substance under COSHH
- COSHH Regulations
- COSHH Safety Data Sheets
- Routes of entry to the body
- Storage and hazards of chemicals near food
- Storage of Chemicals
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- What are Blood Borne Pathogens?
- Who is at risk?
- How to Reduce Your Risk
- Hand Washing
- Types of Infections
- Cross Infection
- Contaminated Linen
- Contaminated objects
- The Fire Triangle
- Sources of Ignition
- Fire Prevention
- Dangers of Smoke
- Evacuating in an Emergency
- Care Home Evacuation
- Checking Peoples Identity
- Personal safety tips for lone workers
- Home visit safety
- Managing stress
- Poisons and Food Poisoning
- Food Poisoning and allergic reactions
- Food Safety for High-Risk Groups
- Cross-contamination direct and indirect
- Date Marks, Damaged Food and Record Keeping
- Understanding and Addressing Malnutrition in Care
- Hydration In the Elderly
- Hydration In the Elderly
- Diets for people with dementia
- Summary to the common Induction Standards Course
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Every year thousands of people take time off work as a result of accidents and work-related ill-health. Organisations can reduce the likelihood of injuries and illness with effective management of health and safety in the workplace. There are a lot of reasons for good health and safety management and they can be grouped under three main headings: Moral or ethical reasons, financial reasons and legal reasons and we will look into each of these in more detail. The moral or ethical reasons are obvious in many ways. According to the HSE statistics for Great Britain, during the year 2018/2019 one hundred and forty seven workers were killed at work and during 2017/2018 there were just over seventy one thousand injuries reported under RIDDOR. But statistics don’t truly reflect the human cost, the pain and suffering of the individual involved and the effect on their families. Most businesses and organisations want to do the right thing by their workers and the good news is that whilst any accident or illness in the workplace is not acceptable, the number of fatal and non-fatal workplace injuries has been considerably reduced over the last decade, mainly due to the improvements in health and safety management. The second grouping is Legal Reasons. There are laws to protect workers and to ensure that employers do as much as possible to ensure that their employees are not injured or do not become unwell at work. They must also take steps to ensure that the general public are protected from harm due to workplace activities or dangers. There are organisations in the UK, including the Health and Safety Executive, who enforce the laws relating to health and safety and they have the power to investigate. If they consider that there are serious failings they can take enforcement action. The third grouping is financial reasons. The cost of poor health and safety can include fines, compensation payouts, high insurance premiums, together with the legal costs of investigations. Other costs that don’t involve a financial payment but negatively affect an organisation or business include loss of reputation, the cost of repairs, as well as the fact that they may also experience difficulty recruiting future staff and suffer from low staff morale, which may well lead to a drop in productivity. By adopting and ensuring a good health and safety culture within an organisation, the likelihood of accidents can be reduced significantly. Things that should be considered include: - Building design and modification - Access to the site - Ventilation and heating - Lighting - Cleaning and waste management - Workstation planning and seating - Condition of the floors - Potential trip hazards - Organisation of traffic - Toilet provision - Food and water provision - Storage and racking systems - Proper signage - Staff training and awareness - First aid provision - And finally, an effective staff welfare policy These are just a few examples of things that a business needs to consider around health and safety management, to ensure that they have taken every reasonable step to ensure that the workplace is a safe environment for both the workforce and general public.
Enhancing Workplace Safety: A Comprehensive Guide
Discover the vital importance of health and safety management in the workplace, a key factor in reducing work-related injuries and illnesses.
Moral and Ethical Considerations
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) statistics reveal:
- 147 worker fatalities in 2018/2019 and over 71,000 injuries reported in 2017/2018.
- Emphasis on the human cost: pain, suffering, and familial impact.
- Notable reduction in workplace incidents over the past decade due to improved health and safety practices.
Legal Obligations
Understanding the legal framework:
- Legislation protects workers and the public from workplace hazards.
- The Health and Safety Executive enforces health and safety laws, with powers to investigate and take action.
Financial Implications
The cost of neglecting health and safety:
- Potential for fines, compensation payouts, and high insurance premiums.
- Non-financial impacts like reputation loss, recruitment challenges, and reduced staff morale.
Building a Safe Workplace
Key aspects to consider:
- Infrastructure: Building design, access, ventilation, and heating.
- Environment: Lighting, cleaning, waste management, and traffic organisation.
- Workstations: Planning, seating, and floor conditions.
- Health and Safety Features: Signage, first aid, staff training, and welfare policies.
By focusing on these areas, businesses can create a safe and productive environment for their employees and the public.
