Within your manufacturing organisation, your employees work with a wide range of product parts and components each day. And although these small pieces may seem insignificant to the average person, your workforce possesses the unique skillset to manufacture these separate parts into a unified, high-quality product for consumer use. But what would happen if one… Read more »
Month: April 2019
Obtaining Informed Consent
Before starting any treatment on patients, medical professionals need to obtain consent. Consent is required for any treatment, from blood tests to cosmetic surgery to a major medical operation. It allows a patient to make an informed decision about the treatment that he or she is about to undergo, and to become knowledgeable about any… Read more »
Complying with the Duty of Candour
Health care providers have a responsibility to be honest with patients or the people acting lawfully on their behalf—particularly when something unexpected or potentially harmful happens during their care or treatment. This obligation is known as the duty of candour and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) developed detailed guidance to help you fulfil that commitment…. Read more »
Stop Slipping: How to Prevent the Most Common Cause of Workplace Injury
Whether it be a slippery surface, damaged floor coverings (e.g. a rug or carpet), improperly stored equipment or a dimly lit area, a wide variety of hazards can contribute to slips, trips and falls in the workplace. What’s more, slips and trips take the top spot as the most common cause of work-related injury across… Read more »