Practice Manager/Senior Nurses Forum (NW170117V)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectHealth & Safety
Descriptiononly for Tameside, Glossop and Oldham Practice Managers and Senior Nurses
Additional information

Topic: Health & Safety 

This session is only open to Practice Managers and Senior Nurses in Tameside, Glossop and Oldham

The session will start at 12 pm with a sandwich lunch allowing time for networking amongst participants. This will be followed by a lecture with time for discussion.

VenueBest Western Hotel Smokies Park, Oldham - Greater Manchester  View details
Date & timeTuesday 17 January 2017, 12:00 to 14:30
LecturerElaine Simmons  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topic Not a core topic
CateringRefreshments and Lunch
CPD hours2:00
CostNo charge
Aims

Explain the basic principles of Health & Safety within the dental practice an link in to Good Practice and CQC

Objectives
  • Identify the health and safety measures linked to Fire & first Aid
  • Identify the various types of risk assessments and their uses
  • Identify equipment used, and the importance of health & safety
  • Explain the procedures used in the process of risk assessments
  • Identify the importance of quality assurance
  • Explain the importance of patient management
  • Research and gather evidence that supports your knowledge and understanding of this topic
Learning outcomes

Be able to recognise and understand key aspects of your practice safety policies. Identify the roles that everyone has to play in securing health and safety. Explain the basics of risk management and risk assessment focus on hazards, risks and the risk-assessment process. Be aware of universal fire hazards. Explain key fire safety features and safe evacuation procedures. Fire safety roles and responsibilities. – and those of first aid requirements RIDDOR and COSHH