After completing this section, learners will be able to:
Understand the purpose of a chaperone in healthcare settings
Recognize the research and background supporting the use of chaperones
Identify how individuals are informed about their right to request a chaperone
Module 5 : other consideration
Easy
3:35 mins
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
Module 4 : infection control
Easy
4:04 mins
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 3 : Health and safety
Easy
17:18 mins
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 2 : legislation
Easy
8:34 mins
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 1 : introduction
Easy
4:31 mins
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
Brief description of Health and Safety for Domiciliary Care
Easy
3:08 mins
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 3 : Dignity in action
Easy
13:11 mins
After completing this section, learners should be able to understand:
The importance of building connections and showing empathy in care.
The importance of supporting an individual’s right to make their own choices.
Ways to support individuals in making decisions about their care.
How to encourage active participation in their own care and daily activities.
Module 4 : Managing risk
Easy
2:51 mins
By the end of this section, you should be able to:
Explain why a risk assessment is a key part of an individual’s care plan.
Demonstrate how to manage risks and handle dilemmas.
Describe the five steps of the HSE risk assessment model.
Module 2 : Privacy in action
Easy
9:58 mins
After completing this section, learners should be able to understand:
The importance of recognizing and respecting personal space and emotional boundaries.
How to maintain respectful interactions with individuals in care settings.
The ethical and legal responsibilities related to confidentiality and privacy.
