The course incorporates an introduction to the document ‘Independence, Choice and Risk’ (Dept. of Health, 2007), Person Centred Practice, The CQC Code of Practice and the organisation’s related policy. |
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The course provides some knowledge for NHS KSF: HWB1.2, 2.2, 3.2, 4.2, 5.2, 6.2, CIS: 5.1, 5.2, 7.1, 7.2, 7.4, 7.5 QCF: HSC026, SHC024, LD205, 202 |
The course is designed for Health and Social
Care workers and others working in Learning Disability contexts. The course will assist the organisation to deliver CQC Outcomes 1, 2 & 4. |
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Learning outcomes By the end of the course learners should understand: • What is meant by: Risk Assessment, Risk Management, Empowerment, Protection / Safeguarding • Why Risk needs to be assessed • What is meant by ‘reasonable risk’ with due regard to ‘duty of care’ and ‘capacity’ • Why is it important for risk to be taken and the right to take risk; Human Rights • Staff power and how it can be misused regarding risk taking-Keeping it Person Centred • When risk is unacceptable and what to do when this arises • Historical and current attitudes towards risk taking in relation to people receiving support • The assessment process – principles of the process and how to complete the documentation • Why it can be difficult to achieve consistency when assessing risk and how to mitigate against this • Multi disciplinary working and ensuring that the service user remains at the centre • Risk Management process and the links to Needs Assessment and Support Planning • Risk on a daily basis with reference to Needs/Supporting; daily documentation of risk-related issues (including documenting assessments of capacity), incident/accident forms, use of on call, reporting etc. • The importance of Reviews • Using supervision effectively to support Risk Assessment & Management • Your responsibilities and what you can expect from your Manager |
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| Training methods utilised include Discussion, Overheads/Presentation, Small & large group work, Video, Handouts, Practical exercise | ||||
