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Unit 7, health and social care part 1
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Student ID: (21006976) Gabriella PattersonUnit 7- Assignment 2
P6:
Legislation and policies governing health and safety in health care
To be compliant with current laws for your country, you should ensure you
follow them. There are some key significant laws and regulations you might
encounter throughout your career of work. They are;
Health and Safety at Work etc Act (1974)
In 1974, An act called the “Health and Safety at Work came into effect. The act
was often abbreviated as “HASAWA” for short. Employees, volunteers and
visitors are protected from hazards at work via this act. Policies vary depending
on the needs of organizations, and they are applicable to all workplaces. For
instance, if a residential home has a restraint policy, it will likely be for people
with challenging, unpredictable, or aggressive behaviour. Most of the
regulations you will follow in the workplace will be based on the HASAWA,
known as a framework of health and safety. A Health and Safety Executive
(HSE) investigator investigates complaints. Companies and individuals who
violate these regulations can be fined unending amounts and sentenced to
prison.
Act Concerning the Protection of Personal Information (1998)
You form a professional relationship with a service user based on your
understanding and respect for confidentiality when working in the health and
social care field. In order to maintain the dignity of the service user,
confidentiality must be maintained.
It is essential that you comply with the “Data Protection Act (1998)” which
specifies that personal information must only be held with permission from the
service user. For instance, keeping it safe, sharing is restricted and 'need to
know' information is shared only if necessary and service users having access to
it. A person's confidentiality may be limited, if there is risk that any harm can be
caused to them.
The 2014 Care Act
The Care Act (2014) regulates the sharing of data. Care workers benefit from
data sharing whether they are in a statutory, voluntary or private care setting, as
,it improves quality and safety for the user. Shared data should be encouraged
by: Interagency collaboration and decision-making are supported by data
sharing, establish procedures for sharing information and clarify the channels of
communication and safeguarding partners should be included in the process.
The law in 2000 on the Care Standards Act
Under this act, care facilities are registered and regulated by the National Care
Standards Commission for example, children’s homes. These institutions must
be inspected and regulated under this act. It sets a minimum standard of care.
The Commission for Social Care Inspection was set up under the Care
Standards Act (2000). It ensured that new minimum standards for national
minimums were established. Inclusion of nursing homes, residential care, and
home health care services is covered. Essentially, it promotes social care
improvements. Approximately 850,000 people in the UK will have dementia by
2015, is what the Alzheimer's Society predicts. Many of these people may have
depression since a third live in residential care. A care home's standards of care
help to ensure that the mental health of their patients is promoted,
acknowledged, and supported. In order to ensure that mental wellness is
properly cared for and treated by care homes, the standards specify that they
access primary and secondary care and health services regularly for their
residents.
The law of 2010, Equality Act
Prior anti-discrimination laws have been replaced by the new law, which was
regulated in 2010, the Equality Act. For instance, discrimination in the
workplace is illegal under the former Disability Discrimination Act (1995). In
the act, disabled people and people with caring responsibilities are protected
from discrimination.
The law of 2014, Care Act
There are numerous existing laws that are replaced by the Care Act (2014).
Implementing a support system is the purpose of the act. Carers' needs are
integrated into the care of the service user in means that there is an able to
provide support before a crisis arises. For the safety and health of the service
user, the needs of the caregiver for training and support must be taken into
account. Former legislation is replaced with the Care Act (2014), which
consolidates all legislation together. E.g. Health and Social Care Act of 2001.
Parts of National Assistance Act 1948. The Act of 1986 provides for
consultation and representation of disabled people. The NHS Act 2006, Section
254 and Schedule 20. In 1the UK, the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons
Act 1970 applies to adults only.
, Regulations pertaining to manual handling (1992) were amended (2002):
There is no such thing as a "blanket ban" on manual handling unless it violates
the rights of the service user. In order to find solutions to manual handling
challenges, we must use equipment which maintains dignity where possible.
Employers will sometimes force you to surpass your limits; knowing your limits
and not exceeding them increases your risk of receiving a disciplinary action.
The best you can do is to minimize risks if they cannot be eliminated. Regularly
examine your practices for ways to improve them. Manual handling training is
essential for you.
The Food Hygiene Law regulated in (2006) And amended in (2013)
With these regulations preparing food for a service user should be in
compliance with these regulations. The service user is considered to be involved
in a domestic arrangement if they prepare food for themselves.
During food preparation, be sure that you clean your hands and ensure your
clothing is clean and to tie back any loose hair or wrap it in a net. Cleanliness is
essential in the work environment. Ensure that the food you prepare is
appropriate for its purpose before you serve it. Food must be prepared correctly
and at the right temperature according to the directions. The wrong preparation
of many foods can be lethal.
The control of Substances that is hazardous to our Health (COSHH)
regulated in 2002
It is necessary for employers to monitor substances that could poses a
significant health risk, such as products containing chemicals, gases, fumes, and
medications. To use a product correctly, you need to follow the instructions on
its label. As determined by the workplace policy, products must be stored in
accordance with that policy. For instance, controlled drugs must be stored in a
wall-mounted cabinet that is securely locked. Unmarked containers should
never be consumed if you do not know what it contains inside the container.
You must not use anything that is not labelled. An example of what not to do:
putting a substance such as bleach in lemonade bottle. If you leave the
lemonade bottle around and a person who does not know its bleach comes along
and drinks it that will severely cause harm to them. So don't decant it out of its
original container into a random bottle made for a disparity of intent.
The 2013 Regulations for reporting of injuries, diseases, and dangerous
incidents (RIDDOR)
Provides for employers reporting death or serious workplace accidents to the
HSE, as well as occupational diseases and other dangerous occurrences. If you
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