UNIT 3: Health, safety and security in health and social care. LO3. Flashcards
1
Q
Give some examples of employers in HSC.
A
NHS
Local Authority
Care home manager/Owner
Board of Governors
2
Q
Give some examples of employees in HSC.
A
Nurse Doctor Care Assistant Dentist Social Worker Cook Cleaner
3
Q
What are the responsibilities of employers?
A
Promoting, maintaining and enforcing health and safety policies and procedures.
Providing staff with training.
4
Q
What are the responsibilities of employees?
A
Use equipment in accordance with training.
Report serious or imminent danger.
5
Q
What are the responsibilities of service users?
A
Following the policies and procedures (rules)
6
Q
What are the consequences of not meeting responsibilities?
A
Disciplinary action (written warnings, dismissal) Costs (Fines, being sued, sick pay) Indirect costs (recruitment, overtime) Criminal prosecution Removed from professional register Causing injury or harm Being injured or harmed
