Explain Potential Hazards In Care Home

In this booklet , it will explain potential hazards in a Residential Care home for the elderly and the harm and abuse that might arise form hazards this will all be mentioned throughout the booklet . ts evident that the elderly are starting to become fragile and weak , this is evident in their movement as they become moreclients. slower while they move around and they find it difficult, so this requires help from staff and other aid to enable them to get to one place to another . This is why it is extremely vital that they are no hazards around in the place which could cause harm or injury to any of the Physical environment
Harm and Abuse : Injury
Hazard : Bright lighting
The harm it can cause a few problems such as weak eyesight
For example the elderly may suffer from dementia and may not have understanding of the substance ..
Working conditions
Hazard :Too many hours of work
Harm and abuse : psychological distress
This is an hazard because in a care setting it is vital that all carers take care of there own health and wellbeing basically take into consideration . This is because if they have worked long hours for example that means that their ability to work will eventually change and this will lead to mistake and accidents . So this puts clients in danger when cared for ,for example they could be given the wrong medicine or may be over dose Working practices
Hazard :Not following procedures correctly
Harm and Abuse :Inappropriate care planning
This is an hazard because for example every staff member should know the fire regulations and should know the procdeures that take place when a fire occurs . If these set rules are not followed if puts not only clients lifes at risk bur also the cares themselves . So when moving and handling the clients , the handler may slip and fall , these mistakes could result a sprain , fracture or a strain for the individual or carer . Some cases it could lead to permeant disability