Residential Care - Safety and Environmental Support Awareness
Residential Care - Safety and Environmental Support Awareness
This pack introduces 'safety and environmental support' for learners and staff new to the role of care work. It details what this support is and key aspects to be considered for each individual receiving care.
Presentation (which includes a quiz), Handout and End of Session Assessment (Multiple Choice).
Aims and Objectives:
Overall Aim: To help new care staff understand how to keep residents safe by ensuring their living environment is clean, hazard-free and supportive, while following relevant policies and working as part of the care team.
Learning Objectives:
Identify at least two common environmental hazards in a residential care home.
Explain why following policies and procedures helps keep residents safe.
Name at least two safety aids and describe how they support resident safety.
Presentation (46 Slides)
Aims and Objectives
Introduction
Maintaining Dignity, Comfort and Wellbeing for Residents
What is Safety and Environmental Support?
Policies and Procedures –What You Need to Know
Examples of Policies Linked to Safety
Why Following Procedures Protects Residents, Staff and the Organisation
Where to Find Policies
Keeping the Living Space Safe and Clean
Keeping the Living Space Safe and Clean –Managing Spills and Waste Safely
Keeping the Living Space Safe and Clean –Infection Control Basics
Keeping the Living Space Safe and Clean –Ensuring Communal Areas are Clear and Safe
Identifying and Removing Hazards –Common Hazards
Identifying and Removing Hazards –Checking Indoor and Outdoor Areas
What To Do If You Find A Hazard
Recording Hazards in Line With Procedures
Supporting with Safety Aids –What Are Safety Aids?
Mobility Aids
Grab Rails and Handrails
Non-Slip and Fall Prevention Aids
Emergency and Monitoring Aids
Bed and Chair Safety Aids
The Role of Safety Aids in Promoting Safety
Encouraging Residents to Use Aids Correctly
Checking That Aids Are Clean, Safe and Working
Reporting Faulty or Missing Equipment
What the Law Says About Safety and the Environment in Residential Care
Who Does What? –Roles and Responsibilities –Care Workers
Who Does What? –Roles and Responsibilities –Domestic Staff/Cleaners
Who Does What? –Roles and Responsibilities –Maintenance Staff
Who Does What? –Roles and Responsibilities –Managers
Your Role as a Care Worker
Summary and Key Messages
Quiz
References and Further Information
Word Documents
Handout
End of Session Assessment
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