Unit 211 Provide Reception Services
The purpose of the receptionist role is to represent the trust and give the patients the first impression of the NHS as they are the first point of contact between the patient and the organization. It is vital to present a positive self-image and a good representation of the trust because we want people to come back and use the services again and give the trust a good name. We can display a positive self-image by being attentive, well dressed, having good body language, a friendly attitude, being helpful and always being polite.
The structure and lines of communication in an organization starts with the board of directors, then line managers and heads of departments then the other workers. The
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To carry out health and safety procedures in a reception area we need to make sure that no fire exits are blocked and all members of staff need to know where the fire exits are and know the procedure in case there is a fire. The procedure if the fire alarm goes off is firstly check the panel to see where the fire is, check the room to confirm, ring 333 to confirm which room the fire is in, evacuate the building and then close the doors. If the fire is discovered but there is no alarm sounding we should shout, then break the alarm glass, try to put the fire out and then try to contain the fire in the room by closing the doors. The receptionist’s role within these procedures is to calmly evacuate all the patients and report the fire, the patients should be our first priority. It is also our responsibility to report any hazards such as lights not working, any faulty equipment, and dangerous wires running across floors or anything at all that someone could trip over to estates.
There can be many types of problems with aggressive visitors. Because of security we have to be careful as to who we are letting on the wards, therefore we might not allow a certain visitor to have access to the wards which could lead to them becoming abusive towards the receptionist. The visitors are much more likely to get aggressive if they have relatives who are staying in the hospital, and they could be very emotional about this especially if they think there relative is not getting the
Before I start work, I ensure that the environment is spacious to avoid any accidents. By ensuring that the floor is dry and clear of any obstruction or material that could result to risk of an accident to both the service user and member of staff in line with Health and Safety first Aids Regulations 1987. I carry out checks on the residential areas and on the surroundings, fire checks and parked the wheelchairs and Zimmer frames in their appropriate places to avoid any accidents. I check to see that all doors and windows were locked and secured and areas are hazard
Understand own responsibilities, and responsibilities of others, relting to health and safety in the work setting.
If there is an accident carers should press the emergency alarms situated in every room this will bring instant assistance.
Your priority is the safety of yourself and the safety of the other residents. In settings where aggressive behaviour occures frequently, staff are trained in restraint techniques, which allows them to control the person without hurting them. You may witness this, if you see this you are not be expected to participate.
As many of the service users within the hospital may already be in a vulnerable state, the exposure to smoke may worsen their condition if not addressed quickly. Some of the effects of smoke exposure to a service user already suffering from respiratory problems can include the inability to breathe normally, excessive cough with or without mucus, discomfort in the chest and wheezing or shortness of breath. All problems that can lead to more serious problems if not looked at and fixed as quickly as possible. Another problem that can occur during the case of a fire, can include a safety breach. When the fire alarm is set off inside the hospital it is important to follow the procedure and get everybody to
Making sure that the fire exits are kept clear and fire prevention equipment is kept maintained.
A balanced diet means eating a variety of foods in the right proportion, and consuming the right amount of food and drink to achieve and maintain a healthy body weight. A balanced diet consists of vitamins, carbohydrates, minerals, vitamins, fats (lipids) and fibre which is also known as roughage.
There are a number of guidelines and procedures in place to enable me to do my job not only to the best of my ability but in a professional manner. Whilst on the reception area, there are procedures that need to be followed relating to various aspects of the job including correct procedures to greet visitors, answer the telephone, dealing with incoming and outgoing mail, booking meeting rooms aswel as other procedures.
Our highly skilled staff is dedicated to treating each person who walks through our doors with the utmost courtesy and respect. Additionally, when you arrive
During a flight cabin crew staff will also have the responsibilities and duties of serving food and beverages to passengers, where as being a receptionist their role will not involve this responsibility as the hotel have separate section for this such as their restaurant where the guests can purchase their food or if wish to do so they can call for room service as well. However, the different in this will be that receptionist’s do not have a three stage routine as they shift will always be based at front of house and they will be carrying out the same work pattern at all times.
In their organizing tasks they have to build a structure of working relationships between all of the members in the organization, that best allows them to work together and attain goals.
The 1st Lesson: Hospital values must be in line with what patients want. The key driver for patient satisfaction is the courtesy, not efficiency of the hospital. Patients judge the service received by courtesy, but employees are managed according to efficiency and safety. Although provide safe care is paramount, the hospitals do not learn any credit for providing safe clinical practice and environmental safety.
Organizational structure is a system that consists of explicit and implicit institutional rules and policies designed to outline how various work roles and responsibilities are delegated, controlled and coordinated. Organizational structure also determines how information flows from level to level within the company (investopedia.com, 2017). If one level or department does not undertake its function accurately the entire business suffers, because all the departments interrelated to each other. There are generally four types of organizational structure:
Effective organizational structures define how job tasks are subdivided, grouped, coordinated, and managed. Six key components of organizational structures include division of labor, departmentalization, chain of command, span of control, centralization, and formalization (Remme, Jones, Van der Heijden, & De Bono, 2008, p. 79). Each element influence how employees interact with each other to reach organizational goals. Different structures are common in similar organizations among high performing organizations (Reimann, 1974, p. 707). The most appropriate structure will depend on the unique needs and culture of the organization.
According to Lowry (2014) it is vital to “know the emergency plans and evacuation procedures”. It is therefore also important to remember to ensure that all smoke alarms are regularly checked and that all corridors and doorways are kept clear of unnecessary obstruction at all times.