A4: Health and Safety regulations applicable in the healthcare sector

Question 1

purpose of workplace health and safety regulations in the health sector

Answer 1

1. to maintain the safety and wellbeing of both the individual and healthcare workers
2. to reduce risk to the individual and healthcare professionals
3. to provide a duty of care to the individual and healthcare professionals

Question 2

define ‘wellbeing’ (WHO)

Answer 2

a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease

Question 3

Purpose of Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981

Answer 3

legal guidelines for employers within the health sector to provide adequate and appropriate equipment, facilities, and personnel to ensure their employees receive immediate attention if they are injured or taken ill at work.

Question 4

Needs Assessment

Answer 4

1. nature of work done
2. any workplace hazards or risks
3. characteristics and size of the workforce
4. staff work patterns
5. the history of accidents in the organisation
6. ensure there is an appointed person to take charge of first-aid arrangements
7. provide adequate facilities and a suitably stocked first-aid kit
8. give all employees information about the first-aid arrangements

Question 5

Purpose of Care Act 2014

Answer 5

improve people’s independence and wellbeing

Question 6

importance of local authorities establishing arrangements according to Care Act 2014

Answer 6

1. are less likely to develop the need for care
2. receive services that prevent their need for care and support becoming more serious
3. get the information and advice they need to make good decisions about care and support
4. have a range of provision of high-quality, appropriate services available to them

Question 7

role of Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency MHRA after covid-19

Answer 7

that all medicines and medical devices work and are acceptable and safe for use

Question 8

define ‘medicine’

Answer 8

any substance (or combination of substances) that is claimed to be able to prevent or treat human disease. Medicines are often referred to as (medical) drugs or pharmaceuticals, medicines do not include food supplements, herbal products or cosmetics and so companies are not legally allowed to claim that these can be used to prevent or treat disease

Question 9

define ‘medical device’

Answer 9

a healthcare product or piece of equipment that someone uses for a medical purpose. medical devices can diagnose, monitor or treat disease and help people with physical impairments become more independent

Question 10

The overarching responsibilities of trained first aiders

Answer 10

1. providing first-aid treatment for minor injuries and illness
2. ensuring, where necessary, the the casualty is referred for further treatment, appropriate to the situation.
3. ensuring that the first-aid box is kept clean, tidy and stocked.
4. any support provided treats the casualty fairy and without discrimination

Question 11

how does the Resuscitation Council UK help to save lives:

Answer 11

1. promote and publish high-quality scientifically informed resuscitation guidelines
2. developing educational materials for learning resuscitation methods
3. Supporting research into resuscitation

Question 12

purpose of manual handling regulations and training

Answer 12

1. protects individuals (patients) and healthcare professionals from harm
2. comply with the requirements of health and safety law and regulations as well as the policy and guidance of the organisation