Nvq Level 3 Unit 8 P1

As health care workers we are under a legal obligation to protect an individual from any kind of abuse, whether it is physical, financial, emotional, sexual or psychological .Legislation, policies and procedures exist to promote a safer working environment and reduce the potential for risks occurring. They are tailored for the needs of each setting, known and understood by employers and employees and reviewed on a regular basis.

Another area that someone in this situation would need to do regularly is signaling for rescue or other possible survivors. “For best results when signaling for help, select a signal site close to your shelter with good visibility such as a clearing, hilltop or a lakeshore.” (Signaling for Help 1) After deciding on the place to signal from the person surviving would then need to decide on the best way to signal. Three of

Another important consideration is to make sure that you have enough medical supplies, both prescription and over-the-counter, and a first aid kit before the storm makes landfall. This includes medication like OTC pain relievers, bandages and wraps, and important

I would also go around and make sure there are no holes where unnecessarily large amounts of water would be able to enter the building By preparing in advance, I will only have to close my restaurant a few days before evacuation and still have enough time to finish the reinforcement. I would also purchase a generator to have in case there is a loss of power, which could mean a loss of hundreds of dollars’ worth of food. I do not have enough insurance to cover everything if it all is destroyed, so I will take the items that I am able to take out of the restaurant and warehouse with me when I evacuate. Thunderstorms are another large problem in the fall and spring. To help with this, I would also use many of the items I have for other disasters. I would have the generator ready to help in case there is a loss of power. I would also have heavy shutters on the windows to add protection in case of heavy winds or falling items during the thunderstorms, or also for protection against heavy winds that may occur in the spring. The

Know where all of your main utility shut-off’s are. There are probably two places to shut-off all the water into the house, one is at the main water meter located in the yard near the curb and at the house either on the exterior wall or at an interior location. The main gas shut-off can be found at the gas meter. The main electrical shut-off is normally at the main breaker box. It is not normally necessary to shut off any of your utilities prior to a hurricane, although you may want to turn off all of the utilities if you are evacuating. If you do turn off utilities don’t forget to turn off gas/electric to the water heater.

The best way to prevent severe damage or even loss of life is to always have an emergency plan. Whatever type of storm is coming your way, it is always tremendously safe to have an emergency plan. Basic emergency plans

Families are evacuated from their homes, leaving little time to gather personal belongings, which will make the retum once the waters have receded very traumatic.

Nurses’ delicate role is to plan for work, home, and the family Nies & McEwen, 2015, p. 559). For instance, if you have family and pets you should have a location where to meet and which facility will be used. Here are a few things that every Floridians should have on the go. A bag packed with nonperishable items, water, lanterns, batteries, disposable plastic garbage bags with draw strings, wet-wipes for hygiene purposes, can opener, medications, animals, secure pertinent documents, cash, family contact phone numbers, etcetera (FEMA, 2015). You will need at least 3 days supplies. The easiest way to achieve this is to make a check list or print off one from the FEMA website. The health of a community can significantly be impacted by disasters (Nies & McEwin (2015, p. 558), which can also terminate lives and cause

• A place for the germ to live - person, animal, plant, food, soil or water.

Infection is the incursion of a microorganism to a cell or a body to cause harm or disable the body from functioning properly. Infectious diseases are disorders from microorganisms such as bacteria and pathogens that can be harmful to the human health that can be passed from one person to another through

First and foremost step, the survivor must decide if their family needs to prepare where they are, or attempt evacuation. The nature of the threat, their prior preparations, and their confidence in their sources of information should direct their decision.

An infection can happen when an agent contains a disease, causing the agent to multiply itself within its victim’s body. It will react and affect the tissues of the organism. The toxins released within the tissues can lead to an infectious

What are the key issues associated with floods? Floodwaters carry diverse types of contaminants such as oil, pesticides, bacteria and heavy metals that are dangerous to an individual’s health. Safety concerns associated to wet electrical and mechanical systems, exposure to asbestos as well as lead from building materials and mold growth should be addressed. Mold is a serious health hazard if the building is reoccupied without proper water removal or cleaning. San Francisco residents are lucky that Dryfast General Contractors provide personal safety from health risks posed by flooded buildings, and provide protection from electrical shock and mold contamination.

When water is pouring into a home, whether due to a burst pipe, Mother Nature, or fire, it's important to stop the flow as soon as possible. This is especially true when the water is from a pipe, or nature. Fire and water damage go hand in hand, and requires additional care. Read on for help tips, and hints that can save property in the event of flooding.

As well as that they should try to find a place that is safe; supplies such as bottled water and canned food should be easy to reach. Communication systems can be affected so most will set up plans for contacting friends and family.