Port Health Kenya

Public health departments make certain that safety of local communities such as the facility of sewerage systems, clean water and safe waste disposal are all taken care of. Environmental health also consists of making sure that food outlets meet the mandatory food safety standards and are inspected regularly.

* carry out health surveillance of employees who have been or are likely to be exposed

M3 - discuss health, safety or security concerns arising from a specific incident or emergency in a health or social care setting.

• Provide adequate welfare facilities such as toilets, first aid facilities and changing rooms, along with safe maintained access and egress

is to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of the public and their healthcare needs.

M3: Discuss health, safety or security concerns arising from a specific incident or emergency in a health or social care setting. In  a  health  and  social  care  setting  such  as  a hospital there are many incidents and emergencies that can  occur,  as  I  have  already  discussed  in  my  P4.  One  emergency  I  have  chosen  to  discuss  in further  detail is in the case of a ‘fire’, and the health, safety and security concerns that could arise in this situation. In  the  case  of  a  fire,  standard  procedures  and  priorities  include  the  evacuation  of  all  individuals inside  the  building,  i.e. the hospital. There are many concerns that

Describe the roles and responsibilities of personnel in relation to infection prevention and control in a health or social care setting

The Health and Safety Executive, with local authorities (and other enforcing authorities) is responsible for enforcing the Act and a number of other Acts and Statutory Instruments relevant to the working environment.

The regulatory authority role that the Department of Health and Human Services have on health care is that federal regulation is one of the basic tools government uses to carry out public policy. The Department of Health and Human Services has made a powerful breakthrough in its contemplative review activities since President Obama’s January 2011 Executive Order 13563 on Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review (Winter 2013).

...........................................................................................................................................4 To Help Inform Policy ....................................................................................................................................................................4 To Evaluate Compliance with Relevant Laws, Regulations, and Standards ..................................................................................6

The roles and responsibilities of regulatory bodies which monitor and enforce the legislative framework for health and safety

• Ensure compliance with all applicable Federal, State and/or County laws and regulations related to coding and documentation guidelines. To include but not limited to; review problem lists, patient medical history, and physical exams, physician orders, progress

As a Health Information Management professional, I believe in the accuracy and integrity of HIM department’s staff to achieve and maintain a higher level of effectiveness. As a HIM Coding and Compliance Auditor, administrators of a facility can use the data to ensure compliance with the Office of Inspector General and identify opportunities for improvement. As an auditor, meeting the goals of a facility, education whether it is the department manager or other employees to improve the revenue cycle process and work flow.

Under public health, an ideal healthcare system will ensure that the members of the society remain healthy and this will require prevention of injuries and diseases as well as health promotion and provision of coordinated, effective and timely healthcare. To achieve lasting and substantial improvements in public health, a common goal alignment will be of great important. A clear cut integration of public health and primary care will improve the capacity of the healthcare system in carrying out respective missions and linking it with other stakeholders in the promotion of collaborative ward improved health of the community.

4 (a) Identify THREE types of emergency in the workplace which require the evacuation of