Common Induction Standards

Topics Covered:

Principles of Care:

• The Values (Philosophy)
  
• Confidentiality
  
• Person Centred Planning (Do’s & Don’ts plus clients rights)
  
• Prejudice and Equal Opportunities
  
• Risk Assessment

Organization and Role:

• Your role and responsibilities as a Care worker
  
• Policies and Procedures
  
• Worker relationships

Safety at Work:

• Moving and Handling (underpinning knowledge)
  
• Health & safety Legislation (underpinning knowledge)
  
• Fire Safety (underpinning knowledge)
  
• Infection control (underpinning knowledge)
  
• Emergency First Aid (underpinning knowledge)
  
• Safe Food Handling (underpinning knowledge)
  
• Medication and Healthcare procedures
  
• Risk Assessment
  
• Security

Effective Communication:

• How to encourage communication
  
• The use of communication techniques
  
• The principles of good record keeping

Abuse and Neglect:

• Legislation policies and procedures
  
• Understanding the nature of abuse and neglect
  
• Recognizing the signs and symptoms
  
• How to respond to suspected cases
  
• ‘ Whistle Blowing’

Development:

• Support and supervision
  
• Develop your knowledge and skills

And much more

• Common Diseases
  
• Management of incontinence
  
• Skin and pressure area care
  
• Catheter Care