Protecting Service Users from Burns and Scalds (Hot Water and Hot Surfaces) All Staff

Protecting Service Users from Burns and Scalds (Hot Water and Hot Surfaces) Health and Social Care Training Resources

PowerPoint presentation (in sections) and Word Documents (11) - Handouts x 7, 4 x End of Session Assessments (for Level 2, Level 3, Supervisors and Managers).

All editable should you wish to edit.

Burns and Scalds from Hot Water and Hot Surfaces Awareness (47 slides) - Slide Titles:

Aims and Objectives

SECTION - Awareness for All Staff​

Introduction

Burns and Scalds – Definitions and Severity Levels​

Who is Most at Risk? ​

Vulnerable Service Users​

Common Causes of Burns and Scalds in Care Settings

Preventative Measures

Legal Requirements and Regulations

Best Practice Guidelines for Preventing Scalds and Burns

Consequences of Non Complaince

SECTION - Preventative Measures - Safe Water & Protective Equipment

Safe Water Temperatures

Protective Equipment

Training

SECTION - Safe Handling of Hot Liquids and Equipment - Practical Steps to Reduce Risks

Containers and Equipment, Temperature Verification

Staff Training & Competency, Protective Equipment

Training

Organisation of Workspaces, Equipment Maintenance & Safety Checks

SOP's & Risk Assessments, Immediate Spill Response Protocols

SECTION - Actual Cases Where Burns and Scalds Occurred​

Case Study 1: Corporate Manslaughter for a Scalding Incident ​

Case Study 2: Uncovered Radiator Causing Serious Burns ​

Case Study 3: Inadequate Water Temperature Control in Bathing ​

Lessons from the Case Studies​

CQC – Learning from Safety Incidents​

Finally – Reporting of Incidents​

SECTION - Conclusion and Key Takeaways​

Key Takeaways

References and Further Reading​

Word Documents

Handouts:

Protecting Service Users from Burns and Scalds (Hot Water and Hot Surfaces) Level 2

Protecting Service Users from Burns and Scalds (Hot Water and Hot Surfaces) Level 3

Protecting Service Users from Burns and Scalds (Hot Water and Hot Surfaces) Supervisors Level 4

Protecting Service Users from Burns and Scalds (Hot Water and Hot Surfaces) Managers Level 5

Burns from Hot Water and Hot Surfaces Legal Requirements and Guidance 

Burns from Hot Water and Hot Surfaces Vulnerable People 

CQC LEARNING FROM SAFETY INCIDENT

End of Session Assessments (multiple choice) x 4 (Level 2, 3, 4, and 5)

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