LO4 Flashcards
What are 3 types of incidents that can happen in care settings?
- Exposure to chemicals or hazardous substances
- Incidents requiring evacuation
- Other accidents causing injury that may require first aid or hospital treatment
What are the 5 first aid requirements for employers?
- Carry out risk assessments
- Provide appropriate first aid equipment
- Train staff on how to give first aid
- Have an appropriate way to record accidents that require first aid
- Have an appropriate number of first aiders
Where must accidents and injuries be reported to?
RIDDOR
Why should accidents be recorded?
Informs future risk assessments and improves future safety standards
Where should different types of incidents be reported to?
Aggressive incidents- police
Safeguarding issues- social services
Water problems- water board or plumbing services
In a situation where the setting needs to be closed, family must be informed
What could aggressive encounters and unauthorized access be?
Individuals under the influence of drugs or alcohol, individuals with mental illnesses, or burglars etc
What does the response to aggressive and dangerous encounters need to involve?
Being calm, speaking firmly and clearly, alerting other staff and calling the police if they refuse to leave
What are some situations where an evacuation is needed?
Fires, gas leak, floods, bomb threat
What should happen after an accident?
Councilling and support services may be needed for those involved in an accident and policies should be reviewed after an accident to make improvements
What is the purpose of first aid (the 3 Ps)
Initial treatment for those in an accident or suddenly ill
- Preserve life
- Prevent further injury
- Promote recovery
How are the 3 Ps carried out?
The 6 responsibilities of a first aider
What is the first responsibility of a first aider?
Assess for danger
Look around the area of the casualty for any signs of danger e.g traffic, chemicals, electric currents.
What is the second responsibility of a first aider?
Keeping yourself and the area safe
Remove any hazards without putting yourself in danger e.g switching off a plug
What is the third responsibility of a first aider?
Preventing further harm
The key signs to look out for are
- Are they conscious
- Is their airway open
- Do they have a pulse
Then administer the appropriate aid for the injury safely
What is the fourth responsibility of a first aider?
Maintain respect and dignity
Send away spectators and cover body parts
What is the fifth responsibility of a first aider?
Get help
Request for the appropriate level of help e.g call 999 or family
What is the sixth responsibility of a first aider?
Stay with the individual until help arrives
Using a calm voice with eye contact and saying that help is on the way.
What should happen after an incident?
A written record of the incident should be made so relatives can be informed on whats happened and they should provide relevant facts that can inform any investigations
What does does the D stand for in DRS ABC?
Danger
- Maintain your own safety and check for signs of danger and potential risks before you treat a casualty
What does does the R stand for in DRS ABC?
Response
- See if the casualty is conscious by asking them questions e.g whats your name. If they cant respond verbally ask other commands e.g can you open your eyes
What does does the S stand for in DRS ABC?
Shout for help
- You will most likely need someone to call emergency services while you attend the casualty
What does does the A stand for in DRS ABC?
Airway
- Ensure the casualty’s airway is open and unblocked and if they are unconscious, tilt their head back and lift their chin
What does does the B stand for in DRS ABC?
Breathing
- Establish if the casualty is breathing normally by looking feeling and listening to their breathing
- If they are unconscious and breathing properly they should be put in the recovery position but if they aren’t breathing properly, emergency services should be contacted and start CPR
What does does the C stand for in DRS ABC?
Circulation
- Look for signs of severe breathing and pressure should be applied to bleeds and the effected limb should be raised above heart level
