Unsafe Criteria

Subsequent to the release of the Exposure Draft issued by the FASB and IASB in June 2010 the Boards received a number of comments and is currently reviewing and analyzing these comments. A revised draft of the Exposure Draft is expected in Q3 of 2011. We encourage users of this case study to follow this project and review the FASB’s and IASB’s Web site for updates.

* Risk assessments – Local and governing authorities make compulsory the use of risk assessments. Risk assessments are carried out to evaluate any potential hazards that may

Risk assessments are vital to be included within a laboratory setting as it involves evaluating the potential risks which may be involved when completing an experiment or activity. The employer must be aware that risks which someone is exposed to at work must be reduced by them responsibly implementing precautions in order to make the setting safer. They need to analyse: what could possible go wrong? How likely is it? And what would be the consequences? These questions are regularly used when creating a risk assessment so that every risk sheet has a similar outline and meets the criteria of an effective risk assessment. It covers the general procedures, the working environment and the handling, storage and transportation of various substances.

Medication must be stored in a secure locked cupboard or area as this is part of the role of a Support Practitioner. It is my duty to ensure that the risks to the health of others are properly controlled.

Criteria 1.4: State why and when health and safety control equipment, identified by the principles of protection, should be used relating to types, purpose and limitations of each type, the work situation, occupational use and the general work environment, in relation to:

The storage of medicines is usually a matter for service users and their families however special procedures may need to be exercised in some cases to protect a vulnerable service user. Where it is inappropriate for the service user to have access this will identified in the care plan and medication must be kept in a safe place which is known and accessible to relative, care/support workers, health professionals and domiciliary care staff.

* Care homes keep records of receipt, administration and disposal of controlled drugs in a register (Standards 9.8 and 20.11)

Outdoor and indoor spaces, furniture, equipment and toys must be safe and suitable for their purpose.

Clear procedures for risk assessment (e.g. the regular checking of equipment for damage and to make sure it is safe)

The risk operates (as a tenant) out of grade level open air yard lot. A walk-through of the vehicle storage area revealed no noteworthy defect hazards. There are (2) total exits in the vehicle storage area. Exit unobstructed. All parts are checked and tested and come without a warranty. In addition to retail sales to the public, they offer special wholesale pricing for automotive professionals. There is no employee exposure at this location.

Ms. Okoro worked closely with the mental health clinical pharmacist on the medication refill project of the crises clinic; that reviewed the numbers of patients presenting to the mental health crises clinic for medication refills; it was determined that several of the patients did not know they had refills or the process of obtaining refills. Ms. Okoro worked with the pharmacists, the nursing staff and provided educational material for the patients, clinicians and the clerical staff and this decrease medication refill related visit.

Facilities – we check the facilities every day for any hazards or dangers such as wet floors/hall way and any hazards that could cause accidents such as tripping over objects or slipping on wet floors. We must make sure all exits are clear and accessible in case of a fire alarm or emergencies. We check the indoor/outdoor environment

HS101: A Day in the Life – Unit 8 Project Part I: A patient has just left the office after having an outpatient surgery procedure. As you get ready to put away the patient’s file, you realize that the patient has forgotten to take his prescriptions and after-care instruction sheets home with him. It is vital for proper healing and recovery for the patient to have these documents. You know you will have to contact this patient so you look inside for his contact information and signed HIPAA Release of Information form.

"Suitable and sufficient" assessment includes determining the hazardous substances that are to be encountered, assessing the risks they present to health, calculating the quantity the duration and how frequently the substances are used, how hazardous they are and what the exposure routes and finally deciding on the action needed to prevent exposure or to reduce it as far as is reasonably practicable. This will also include the actions to be taken in an Emergency, to clear up any spills and to safely dispose of any residues. Except for the most trivial cases, the conclusions of this assessment must be recorded, made readily accessible and reviewed regularly.

Name: Sheet Number: 1 Place Inspected: Date: Observations List hazards, unsafe practices and good practices found Action to be taken (if any) List any immediate and long-term actions required Priority 1 = immediate 2 = medium 3 = long-term Housekeeping - Corridors – 2 x chairs in gangway Return to classroom area 1 1 x brush angling into gangway Return to stores 1 2 x fire extinguishers on floor in gangway Mount on wall hangers provided 1 1 x electrical cable from TV across walkway Coil and store properly on the TV 1 2 x weights from hydraulic m/c on walkway Return to storage tray on machine 1 1 x cable from overhead projector on floor Coil and store properly on projector 1 1 x sump pump protruding into floor @