- Introduction
- Legislation
- Health and Safety
- Infection Control
- Other Considerations
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Health and Safety for Domiciliary Care – GPs
Lessons
Brief description of Health and Safety for Domiciliary Care
After completing this section, you will be able to: Understand the common tasks involved in domiciliary (home-based) care Recognize the health and safety challenges when caring for individuals in their own homes Identify key terms related to health and safety guidelines and risk assessments Module 1 : introduction
After completing this section, you will be able to: Identify the key tasks involved in domiciliary (home) care Understand health and safety considerations when providing care in a person’s home Explain important terms related to health and safety and risk assessments Module 2 : legislation
After completing this section, you will be able to: Understand how legislation applies (and may not apply) to domiciliary care Explain employers’ responsibilities for protecting staff Describe employees’ responsibilities for maintaining their own safety Understand how risk assessments identify and control risks Recognize safety systems used to reduce harm to care workers Module 3 : Health and safety
After completing this section, you will be able to: Understand travel-related risks when visiting service users Identify hazards linked to parking and public transport Recognize risks from hot water and hot surfaces Apply prevention and treatment methods for burns and scalds Identify causes and prevention of slips, trips, and falls Module 4 : infection control
After completing this section, you will understand: The importance of infection control in domiciliary care Why infection risk assessments are essential for safety The role of hand hygiene in preventing infection How PPE reduces infection risks during care Key factors to consider when conducting a PPE risk assessment Module 5 : other consideration
After completing this section, you will understand: Key additional considerations for employers in domiciliary care Risks posed by animals in the home and how to minimize them Risks associated with passive smoking and potential solutions Why lone working increases risk and strategies to manage it