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Lone Working and Personal Safety in Healthcare UK

Course Content

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Section 1: Understanding Lone Working

  • 1.1 Who Works Alone in Health and Care

  • 1.2 The Risks Lone Workers Face

  • 1.3 The Legal Framework

  • 1.4 Shared Responsibilities

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Section 2: Planning and Risk Assessment

  • 2.1 Organisational Risk Assessment

  • 2.2 Dynamic Risk Assessment

  • 2.3 Sharing Risk Information Lawfully

  • 2.4 Before You Go: A Planning Checklist

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Section 3: Communication, Tracking and Escalation

  • 3.1 Buddy Systems and Check-In Procedures

  • 3.2 Lone Worker Devices and Code Words

  • 3.3 When a Lone Worker Cannot Be Contacted

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Section 4: Staying Safe During Visits

  • 4.1 Arriving and Entering

  • 4.2 Recognising Warning Signs and De-escalation

  • 4.3 Leaving Safely

  • 4.4 Animals and Environmental Hazards

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Section 5: Travel, Premises and Wider Risks

  • 5.1 Travel and Driving Safety

  • 5.2 Working Alone in Premises

  • 5.3 Sexual Harassment and Inappropriate Behaviour

  • 5.4 Wellbeing and Isolation

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Section 6: After an Incident and Professional Responsibilities

  • 6.1 Immediate Response and Reporting

  • 6.2 Support After an Incident

  • 6.3 Balancing Safety With Duty of Care

  • 6.4 Professional Standards and Your Employer’s Requirements

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Section 7: Conclusion and Key Points

  • Conclusion and Key Points

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Section 8: References and Quick Reference

  • References and Further Reading

  • Quick-Reference Guide

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Section 9: Reflection

  • Your reflective account