Patient safety

-2 This report consists of details on the job duties that I performed in Abbvie, Inc. as Drug Safety Consultant from Nov 2nd, 2017. I have incorporated the company’s main motive to protect and improve the quality of life of the people into my daily responsibilities. The primary task I was assigned after the company’s mandatory training on various tools and their application is safety surveillance. Safety surveillance is very important as it provides a structured and consistent approach…

Implement health and safety in health and social care (HSC 037) Outcome 1 Understand own responsibilities, and the responsibilities of others, relating to health and safety 1.1 When talking about own responsibility and that of others relating to health and safety in social care, there are few legal acts relating to the health and safety in social care in general in regards to this which must be put into consideration. The most vital one as it seems with this topic is the Health and Safety at…

1.3 Analyse health and safety priorities that are important in the respite care home. In the respite home, there are priorities to be set by Mr John on the health and safety in the workplace. This will reduce the conflicts which may developed in the implementation of the health and safety procedures. The priorities in the health and safety needed in the respite care home include; Falls from height: this is another aspect on health and safety which has to be given priority. The structure use for…

on fire scenes and around the engine house. I am skilled in the emergency medical field, rescue operation, hazardous material, delegating personnel to specific tasks, scene safety, and personnel management. As a firefighting professional, I am charged with remaining calm, act emphatically during crisis and ensuring the safety of my team and the public. Poised in leadership when facing arduous circumstances, and trained to adapt and overcome obstructions. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Requirements…

Engineering Design Case Study The Takata Airbag Recall Airbags are one of the most important safety equipment in almost all vehicles on the road today. All new cars sold in Australia today come with airbags as standard (NRMA, 2017). United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that airbags save the lives of at least 2500 people every year in the United States alone (Glassbrenner, 2002). People rely on airbags to save their lives if there is a crash, therefore…

Before I took this course, I thought I knew about all about safety and what the procedures are. As I started reading the book and doing all of the assignments I realized when it comes to safety, there's more to it then you think. I learned about the five E's which are, Engineering also a way to provide protection that is mandatory by a certain product and even an environment like for example, car seats and helmets. Enforcement is a behavior that is changed through the law like police…

Alarm Fatigue and the Design of the Legacy Way Control Room Introduction The design of a control room is a critical aspect of ensuring the safety in many industries where data and sensors are prevalent, and having pure human monitoring is difficult or impractical. The national energy grid, petroleum refinery facilities, and railways are a few of the industries that rely on a control room to ensure the smooth and safe functioning of the system. In Brisbane Australia, the Legacy Way tunnel has a…

the majority of parents or caregivers do not know the appropriate safety precautions. Due to this lack of attentiveness children are unwillingly risking their lives. Sadly, a tremendous amount of children are even losing their lives. This problem needs to be addressed for the sake of younger children who are not aware of the danger they are in. Fortunately, there are ways to prevent this issue to properly secure and provide safety of these innocent children. People who are responsible for…

Introduction In accordance with the laws and regulations of the United States, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is mandated with the role of ensuring that working environments are safe for all workers. Some working environments are considered high-risk, depending on the type of work and the overall conditions. Health facilities such as hospitals are included in this category, since workers are constantly exposed to high risk materials and waste that could compromise…

condition liquid, scented liquid, and stain remover. All these products contain different types of chemical blends that should not be mixed or spilled accidentally to avoid health risks. Promote Fire Safety 13.7 a To prevent the fire from starting and spreading it is recommended to use fire safety equipment and tools such as smoke alarm, fire alarm and fire extinguisher. Smoking should also be banned in work areas and closed areas. After using machines and electronic equipment, it should be a…