Health & Safety in nursing homes is essential, but where do you begin?
Running a care home is no easy task, with Health & Safety being vitally important for all businesses in the care sector. So it's vital you're aware of care home Health & Safety compliance.
Whether you're looking after residents, training care workers, managing fire safety, cooking food, managing infection control, there's a lot you have to manage. Not to mention, there are specific guidelines set out by the following UK care bodies that you need to follow, such as:
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) in England.
The Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) in Wales.
Scottish Care; and Standards set by the Health & Safety Executive.
Whilst compliance with key legislation is a must, it can be difficult to ensure the relevant Health & Safety standards are properly maintained. Which is why so many care providers turn to Peninsula for support.
From risk assessments and care home Health & Safety policy implementation, to care home Health & Safety audit assistance - we offer expert guidance on a range of topics.
So, whilst you take care of your patients, we'll take care of your care home Health & Safety consulting.
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Peninsula's risk assessment service is one you can trust
When managing Health & Safety in care homes it's your responsibility to keep your employees, patients, and any other visitors to your work premises safe at all times. Failure to do so means accidents and injuries can occur As a result, you could face legal, financial and reputational damage.
Every care setting will face several potential Health & Safety risks. Hazards in a care home can include:
Bed rails and hoists, as well as other moving and handling tasks.
Hot surfaces and hot water.
Outbreaks of food poisoning from meals prepared and other infectious diseases and dangerous occurrences.
Hazardous substances.
Aggression from residents and family members.
To prevent the above from causing harm, you're legally required to perform a risk assessment. These identify Health & Safety hazards - so you can establish what workplace activities or equipment may cause harm to anyone in your care home.
But, if you've never conducted a risk assessment before, where do you begin?
When you choose us to manage your Health & Safety in care homes, we help you do your workplace risk assessment in person, onsite, at a time that suits you. After your visit, you’ll receive a personalised action plan. Our experts have also created a free risk assessment in care template for you to download.
We'll even help with your fire risk assessment, too. Contact us for care home Health & Safety help today.
Get expert guidance on Health & Safety policies from Peninsula
According to the Health and Safety at Work Act, every business is required to provide a Health & Safety policy; a document that states how your business plans to manage Health & Safety in the workplace. Our experts will draft your care home Health & Safety policy for you - ensuring compliance.
This must be shared with all your care assistants - so they're aware of the procedures you've put in place. But, creating watertight policies take time, and every minute spent on growing your business counts.
Peninsula’s team of Health & Safety consultants will craft all the policies you need - thanks to our documentation service. We'll help your workplace maintain robust risk management procedures that protect everyone from harm, as well as ensuring your legal compliance.
It's just one of the many ways Peninsula takes the Health & Safety hassle off your shoulders.
Use our 24/7 care home Health & Safety advice line now
Running a care home can be both stressful and fast-paced, which can lead to unexpected safety issues. But what should you do if the nightmare of an accident becomes a reality?
By choosing Peninsula to manage your Health & Safety, you're always in the best hands if the worst happens. And as part of your package, you have full access to our 24/7 365-day advice line.
So whether you need instant support on an issue, or just care home Health & Safety advice - we're here to help. Day or night, weekday or weekend, we can offer the guidance you need. Choose Peninsula for your care home Health & Safety consulting today.
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Our Health & Safety teams offer assistance 24/7, 365 days a year - so no matter the problem, we're here to help.
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