Unit 7: Principles of Safe Practice in Health and Social Care

This unit is part of the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care and has the following learning outcomes and assessment criteria:

1. A: Examine how a duty of care contributes to safe practice in health and social care settings
   1. A1 Duty of care
   2. A2 Complaints procedures
2. B: Understand how to recognise and respond to concerns about abuse and neglect in health and social care settings
   1. B1 Types and signs of abuse and neglect
   2. B2 Factors that could contribute to individuals being vulnerable to abuse and neglect
   3. B3 Responding to suspected abuse and neglect
   4. B4 Reducing the likelihood of abuse and neglect
3. C: Investigate the influence of health and safety legislation and policies in health and social care settings
   1. C1 Health and safety legislation and policies in health and social care
   2. C2 Influence of legislation and policies on health and social care practice
4. D: Explore procedures and responsibilities to maintain health and safety and respond to accidents and emergencies in health and social care settings
   1. D1 Procedures to maintain health and safety
   2. D2 Procedures for responding to accidents and emergencies
   3. D3 Health and safety responsibilities