Dignity: To define what we mean by “dignity”. To identify the 10 dignity challenges from the DOH. To identify the role of dignity champions. To be clear about the role of dignity champions and safeguarding work. To raise awareness of dignity
Equality Diversity and Inclusion: Target groups. Barriers to Inclusion. Stereotyping, discrimination and Prejudice. Legal Frameworks. Role and Duty of Health and Care Professionals.
Fire Safety: To provide care staff with an overview of: Fire drills. Fire exits. Fire safety equipment. Smoke doors. Emergency generators, fire extinguishers, evacuation procedures and the role of all staff. Controlling a fire.
Health and Safety: CQC requirements and HSE requirements. Duty of Care. Reporting Accidents and Near Misses. COSHH. Taking Reasonable Care. Including Lone working. Role and Responsibilities of all staff. The reporting of injuries, diseases, and dangerous occurrences (RIDDOR)
Risk Assessment: The 5 Steps in Risk Assessment. Positive Risk Assessment.
Recording and Reporting: Objective and Subjective reporting. Observations. Levels of reporting.
Basic Life Support/First Aid: What to do in an emergency, ABCDE. How to examine and assess a casualty, dealing with an unconscious casualty, the principles of CPR and practical demonstration of CPR for paediatric and adult casualty. CPR on casualty using BVM/Ambu bag. Defibrillation technique and demonstration for adult and paediatric casualty. Responding to Choking (adult, child, paediatric) Anaphylaxis, signs, symptoms and treatment. Diabetes including hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia. Identifying sepsis, actions to diagnose and deal with sepsis and medical emergencies This course is compliant with UK Resuscitation Council 2021 Resuscitation Guidelines for BLS and paediatric BLS, prehospital resuscitation.