Sensible Risk Assessment in Care Settings

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About Course

Good risk assessment in care is about protecting people from real harm while respecting their independence, choices and dignity. Following HSE guidance, this course explains a proportionate approach, the main types of risk in care settings, examples of balancing risk with quality of life, and key hazards such as scalding, falls from windows and bed rails.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This course is general awareness training written from published official guidance. It does not replace training required for your specific job, and it is not an accredited qualification.

What Will You Learn?

  • Take a sensible, proportionate approach to risk in care Balance safety with people’s rights, choices and independence Apply HSE guidance on scalding, window restrictors and bed rails Record and review individual risk decisions properly

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • What sensible risk assessment means
  • Balancing risk with quality of life
  • Key hazards: scalding, windows and bed rails
  • Recording, reviewing and common mistakes

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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