Aim: To develop a clear understanding of robust risk assessment. Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:
  • Understand what is meant by risk, hazards and identify who/what could be harmed
  • Describe what is risk assessment
  • List the relevant legislations in the UK
  • Understand the aspect of  liability in this context
  • Compliance with regulation and standards
  • Understand how to conduct a formal risk assessment in relation to individuals, activities and environments
  • Know the CQC inspection process and their criteria with regards to risk assessment
  • Understand how to review and update a risk assessment
  • Understand the importance of reviewing accidents and incidents and learning from them
  • Identify who has the responsibility of managing the risk assessments within the workplace
  • Recognise the importance of working with other agencies to manage risks
  • Identify risks in the life-context of the individual and their circumstances (and therefore impact on quality of life and individual wellbeing)
  • Identify risk perspectives from all the people involved
  • Identify weighting of risks (to establish high and low risk concerns, impact on emotional, social and psychological wellbeing)
  • Identify current and past strategies for managing risks
  • Ethical considerations or dilemmas related to risk assessment decisions (patient’s consent and dignity/religion)
  • Understand the key tasks relating to robust risk management.
  • Documentation of a risk assessment and where these should be stored
Course Duration: Face-2-Face session will be delivered at your location for up to 16 attendees. Cost of this course is for all 16 attendees. eLearning: 3 hours. Face to Face session:  Equivalent to a one day course. If you are looking to enroll more than one individual, please visit the Group Creation page HERE.