Extreme Temperatures – Environmental Temperatures are less than 15 c or more than 35 c Not applicable Confined Spaces – area where only one egress (escape route) exists Frequent Working at Heights – Ladders / stepladders / scaffolding are required to perform tasks Not Applicable Biological Hazards – e.g., exposure to body fluids, bacteria, infectious diseases Infrequent Organisational respoNsibIlities: Positively promote Cobram District Health internally and externally Each employee has a responsibility to comply with all CDH’s policies and procedures and familiarise themselves with those relevant to their positions Promote practise which comply with the policies and procedures of CDH and actively participate in the maintenance of relevant policies and procedures to ensure best practise Participate in departmental and organisational meetings as required Maintain accurate records, statistics and reports, as required Participate in Risk Management activities or relevance and assist with identification and control of risks within their department Actively participate in the “Staff Development and Review” processes, three months after commencement and annually thereafter Report all clinical and non-clinical incidents using VHIMS system and assist with investigation Occupatonal health and safety Each employee has the right to a safe working environment. Employees must: Carry out their duties in a manner which does not adversely affect their own health and safety or that of others Comply with measures introduced in the interest of health and safety Undertake any training provided in relation to Occupational Health and Safety Immediately report all matters that may affect workplace health and safety to their manager/supervisor Report all incidents and near misses as soon as possible after the event Comply with all Commonwealth and State legislative requirements Correctly use any information, training, personal protective equipment and safety equipment provided by CDH Refrain from recklessly or wilfully interfering with anything that has been provided for health and safety reasons infection prevention and control: Each employee has a responsibility to implement Infection Control guidelines of relevance to the position disaster and emergency response: In the event of disaster and emergency, the occupant of this position understands and acknowledges that s/he may be required to work as assigned, if required, to meet CDH responsibilities in a disaster or emergency situation Each employee has a responsibility to participate in emergency response drills and attend relevant emergency training
Extreme Temperatures – Environmental Temperatures are less than 15 c or more than 35 c Not applicable Confined Spaces – area where only one egress (escape route) exists Frequent Working at Heights – Ladders / stepladders / scaffolding are required to perform tasks Not Applicable Biological Hazards – e.g., exposure to body fluids, bacteria, infectious diseases Infrequent Organisational respoNsibIlities: Positively promote Cobram District Health internally and externally Each employee has a responsibility to comply with all CDH’s policies and procedures and familiarise themselves with those relevant to their positions Promote practise which comply with the policies and procedures of CDH and actively participate in the maintenance of relevant policies and procedures to ensure best practise Participate in departmental and organisational meetings as required Maintain accurate records, statistics and reports, as required Participate in Risk Management activities or relevance and assist with identification and control of risks within their department Actively participate in the “Staff Development and Review” processes, three months after commencement and annually thereafter Report all clinical and non-clinical incidents using VHIMS system and assist with investigation Occupatonal health and safety Each employee has the right to a safe working environment. Employees must: Carry out their duties in a manner which does not adversely affect their own health and safety or that of others Comply with measures introduced in the interest of health and safety Undertake any training provided in relation to Occupational Health and Safety Immediately report all matters that may affect workplace health and safety to their manager/supervisor Report all incidents and near misses as soon as possible after the event Comply with all Commonwealth and State legislative requirements Correctly use any information, training, personal protective equipment and safety equipment provided by CDH Refrain from recklessly or wilfully interfering with anything that has been provided for health and safety reasons infection prevention and control: Each employee has a responsibility to implement Infection Control guidelines of relevance to the position disaster and emergency response: In the event of disaster and emergency, the occupant of this position understands and acknowledges that s/he may be required to work as assigned, if required, to meet CDH responsibilities in a disaster or emergency situation Each employee has a responsibility to participate in emergency response drills and attend relevant emergency training
Position-Description-Quality-and-Risk-Coordinator.docx