Standard 8 Health and safety in an adult social care setting

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CIS Assessment Induction Workbook – Eight Assess the situation and environment. Never rush in. Don’t touch an individual who appears to have been electrocuted. If the casualty is obviously conscious, talk to them and find out how they are. If they are in water at the risk of drowning, do not jump or dive in to attempt to rescue them unless you are a trained lifeguard. Check for gas fumes, chemical spillages, broken glass, bodily fluids, if there is an attacker possibly still close, if there is fire in an enclosed space. Make area safe. Remove any hazards where it is safe to do so and take control of the situation. Emergency aid. You should only attempt emergency first aid if you have been trained to do so (see DRAB below). Get help. Shout for assistance, call a first aider. If you have been trained in emergency first aid, what is needed and your action will depend on the result of the primary survey (see DRAB below). If you have to call the emergency services, the telephone number is 999. Don’t call emergency services without basic information about the condition of the casualty established from your primary survey. Aftermath. Get some support for yourself as you may go into shock or be stressed afterwards. Report and record what has happened as soon as possible before you forget the details. Clean up any mess. Replace first aid kit items. Emergency aid. If you have been trained in emergency first aid, you will be able to conduct a primary survey and follow the actions below. D – Danger R – Response A – Airway B - Breathing Danger – Check your safety and the environment Response – Find out if casualty is conscious and responsive – if no response, ask for help if another person is close by. This is for your protection against accusations and to support you. Airway – Check airway for blockages. Breathing – Check for good rate of breathing (approx. 15-18 breaths per minute) If the casualty is unconscious but breathing, put them into the recovery position. If the casualty is unconscious and not breathing, ask someone to call an ambulance, and to give details about the casualty and to tell them you know CPR. Commence CPR. Page 14 of 46
CIS Assessment Induction Workbook – Eight 4.3 Be aware of tasks relating to emergency first aid that you are not allowed to carry out at your current stage of training In order to be able to respond to a situation where an individual has had an accident or sudden illness, you will need appropriate emergency first aid training. Before you have undertaken this training, you must always call for or get help from someone who is trained. Once you have been trained, you will be able to follow the procedures you have been shown. You must never put yourself or others in danger by attempting to deal with an emergency situation. Without proper training you could make the situation much worse than it is and even cause death by acting inappropriately without training. Find out who you should contact in the event of an accident or sudden illness You are NOT permitted to administer Emergency First Aid until you have received the appropriate training 5. Agreed ways of working regarding medication and health care tasks 5.1 Understand the main points of agreed ways of working about medication agreed with your employer It is likely that individuals you support will take medication of one description or another. Some medication is given to reduce the symptoms of a long term illness, for example, Parkinson’s disease or Diabetes. Other medication can be taken (prescribed or bought from a chemist) to remedy a short term problem, for example, a chest infection or headache. It is useful for you to have an understanding about any medical conditions the individuals you work with have so you can monitor any change. It is also useful for you to have an understanding about the most common types of medication and how they can affect an individual. Your employer may provide training about the types of medication. Alternatively, you will find information on the internet. Ask your supervisor / manager for procedures on the administration of medication Page 15 of 46
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