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LO4 (LO4.1 (incidents and emergencies (Fire (Fire safety in health, social…
LO4
LO4.1
incidents and emergencies
Accidents
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
Exposure to infections
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.
Aggressive/dangerous encounters...
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
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.
Exposure to chemicals-read and answer questions on handout.
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)
Intruders
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.
Loss of Water Supply
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.
Floods
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.
Spillages
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.
Other critical incidents
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
LO4.2
Responses to incidents and emergencies
Evacuation Procedures
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
Responding to aggressive and dangerous encounters and unauthorised access
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
LO4.3
Responsibilities of a first aider
PPP
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.
DR'S ABC
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