Qualification: Level 2 Diploma in Care
Unit name: Health, Safety and Wellbeing in Care Settings
Learning outcome: 3. Understand procedures for responding to accidents and sudden illness
Assessment criteria: 3.1 Describe different types of accidents and sudden illnesses that may occur in own work setting
Unit name: Health, Safety and Wellbeing in Care Settings
Learning outcome: 3. Understand procedures for responding to accidents and sudden illness
Assessment criteria: 3.1 Describe different types of accidents and sudden illnesses that may occur in own work setting
Even when precautions are taken and risk are assessed, there are still several types of accidents and sudden illnesses that may occur in a health and social care setting.
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Examples of accidents could include:
- An individual tripping on a frayed rug or carpet
- An individual slipping over in the shower
- An individual spilling boiling water on their hand when making a cup of tea
Examples of sudden illnesses could include:
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- An individual suffering from food poisoning from not cooking their food correctly
- Work-related stress from a staff member working too many hours
- Musculoskeletal disorders from an individual performing lifting or carrying tasks incorrectly
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