Table of Contents
- 1 What are the agreed ways of working and legislation?
- 2 How can you work in line with agreed ways of working?
- 3 What would you do if you were aware that agreed ways of working had not been followed?
- 4 What legislation and agreed ways of working are there to govern adverse events incidents errors and near misses?
- 5 Why is it important to follow agreed ways of working in care?
What are the agreed ways of working and legislation?
Agreed ways of working are an organisation’s policies and procedures. This includes those less formally documented by individual employers and the self- employed as well as formal policies. Legislation is laws and the government guidance on the legal rules that affect people in society.
How can you work in line with agreed ways of working?
The way of working that has been agreed upon are the ways in which your employer wishes you to work. This will be communicated to you by your manager, who should be given the authority to demonstrate policies, processes, and registered as a way of doing things.
WHAT DOES agreed scope of the job role mean?
It’s important to adhere to agreed scope of your job role as you have agreed with your job description within your contract, so it’s your legal obligation to work within it. By following your job role you are working alongside your company’s policies and procedures and giving the best quality of care you can.
What’s meant by agreed ways of working?
Agreed ways of working include policies and procedures that explain what employers expect of their workers. your role and responsibilities set out in your contract.
What would you do if you were aware that agreed ways of working had not been followed?
If you become aware that agreed ways of working are not being followed, it is very important to report it to the relevant person. Usually, this will be your line manager. You have a duty of care to the individuals you support and a responsibility to your employer to report any bad practices.
What legislation and agreed ways of working are there to govern adverse events incidents errors and near misses?
3.4c List the legislation and agreed ways of working in relation to reporting any adverse events, incidents, errors and near misses
- The Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.
- The Management of Health and Safety Regulations 1999.
- The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR)
What is meant by agreed ways of working?
Agreed ways of working include policies and procedures that explain what employers expect of their workers. It could include. ways of supporting individuals who need care and support set out in their care plan and other policies such as moving and handling, health and safety and safeguarding.
Why are agreed ways of working important?
Agreed ways of working They ensure that you are working within the law and providing care and support that meet the needs of the individual. If you don’t follow the agreed ways of working, you could harm yourself or others without meaning to.
Why is it important to follow agreed ways of working in care?
Agreed ways of working with each individual will be detailed in care plans. They ensure that you are working within the law and providing care and support that meet the needs of the individual. If you don’t follow the agreed ways of working, you could harm yourself or others without meaning to.