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LO4 (LO4.1 (incidents and emergencies (Fire (Fire safety in health, social…

- - - - Poorly maintained areas/fittings or equipment
        
        fractured limbs from a slip on a wet floor in a care home
        
        Scalds in childcare setting from hot water temperatures
      - Individuals with reduced abilities or disabilities
        
        lack of awareness of potential hazards/impaired sight/hearing/dementia
      - Poor working practices
        
        positioning a patient on a bed without using safe moving & handling techniques
    - - Individuals in H& S C settings being more susceptible to bacterial infections (MRSA, chicken pox, norovirus etc)
      - Poor working practices such as inadequate cleaning, poor hygiene.
      - Poor environmental conditions eg: inadequate ventilation, lack of running water can create conditions where pathogens thrive.
    - - These could include aggression towards staff from service users/pupils/patients.
      - These may have physical or psychological effects.
      - Accidents and trauma can result from aggressive and dangerous encounters within health, social or childcare settings.
    - - Fire safety in health, social and childcare environments is everyone’s responsibility.
      - This includes knowing how to prevent fires from starting and spreading.
      - Fires can have devastating consequences for everyone.
      - Fires only start if Oxygen, Fuel and heat are present.
    - - Safe practices specified in manufacturers instructions for storage, handling or disposal must be followed otherwise unexpected exposure to chemicals could occur. (COSHH)
      - A spillage occuring can lead to unexpected exposure to toxic or corrosive substances.
      - Exposure to chemicals may occur if individuals are being exposed to hazardous substances during daily tasks. (eg: cleaning, sterilising equipment/aids)
    - - Poor working practices that fail to ensure that only those who are authorised have access can result in intruders
      - Intruders can cause damage, loss, emotional upset and harm.
      - Premises poorly maintained-broken doors/windows/inadequate window locks can result in intruders.
    - - A loss of water supply could indicate that there is a burst pipe somewhere in the premises or that there may be a leak in the mains system.
      - This can have an impact on key care and support that involve cleaning, washing, cooking and drinking.
      - This could be due to a failure of routine maintenance checks.
    - - This can be due to a failure to carry out routine maintenance checks.
      - This could cause long term damage to the premises as well as raise the risk of the spread of disease that can be carried by stagnant or polluted water
      - Floods in premises are usually caused by water escaping from an item such as a washing machine, bath, toilet, water tank or pipes.
    - - Can lead to diseases if they are contaminated with pathogens.
      - Spillages of waste/hazardous substances could lead to burns and scalds and infections.
      - Spillages of body fluids, such a blood, vomit, urine, faeces can lead to Outbreaks of infections.
    - - Emergency power cuts can occur in the local area
      - A faulty light switch or electrical appliance may cause electricity to cut out.
      - Gas leak from faulty appliances can lead to fires or explosions
      - Bomb threats must always be taken seriously
- - - - ACTFAST
        
        Follow your emergency procedure to ensure the safety of everyone
        
        Assist in ensuring everyone is in a place of safety
        
        Telephone fire brigade, provide details
        
        Support others to ensure that no one stops or returns for personal belongings
        
        Control and contain the fire only if you have been trained to do so and it’s safe
        
        Try to remain calm, wait until fire brigade informs you that it is safe
        
        Act fast. Don’t panic. Sound alarm
      - Run, Hide, Tell
        
        HIDE - if you can't run away
        
        TELL - the police when it is safe to do so
        
        RUN - if you can
    - - Keep other service users/residents/children away
      - Call the police if they persist
      - Alert other staff
      - Keep yourself safe. Don’t put yourself at risk
      - Speak firmly and clearly-ask them to leave
      - Stay calm
- - - - PREVENTING DETERIORATION by preventing further harm (eg: by not moving casualty’s limb if it appears broken, make area safe, cover with a blanket for dignity etc
      - PROMOTING RECORVERY by getting medical help quickly, staying with them, reassuring them etc
      - PRESERVING LIFE by carrying out first aid procedures.
    - - Danger - check for danger. Is it safe to approach the casualty?
      - Response - can you get a response from the casualty? Ask them questions, gently shake them, pinch their earlobe.
      - Airway - check the airways. If the casualty is alert and speaking the airways are clear.
      - Shout for help- call an ambulance or get someone else to do this for you
      - Breathing - Open airway and check breathing for 10 seconds. If the casualty is not breathing start CPR