Finding: Corrective Action: Timeframe (days): (e.g. for 1 week choose 7, for 1 choose 30, for 6 months choose 180, etc.) Outcome 1.4: Safe and Appropriate Environment Services are provided in a clean, safe environment that is appropriate to the age/needs of the consumer, ensures physical privacy is maintained, has adequate space and amenities to facilitate independence, is in a setting appropriate to the consumer group and meets the needs of people with disabilities. Standard 1.4.1: Management Of Waste And Hazardous Substances (HDS(C)S.2008:1.4.1) Consumers, visitors, and service providers are protected from harm as a result of exposure to waste, infectious or hazardous substances, generated during service delivery. ARC D19.3c.v; ARHSS D19.3c.v Attainment and Risk: FA Evidence: Organisational polices of Management of Waste and Hazardous Materials policy and relevant procedures to support the safe disposal of waste and hazardous substances are in place. These include, but are not limited to: a) sharps procedure and b) cleaning/chemicals procedures and c) exposure to blood or other body fluid contamination policy. There is an incident reporting system that includes investigation of these types of incidents. Chemicals are labelled correctly and stored safely throughout the facility. There is appropriate protective equipment and clothing for staff. Staff attended chemical safety training in Jan-13 and chemical safety competencies have been completed. They are medical data safety sheets displayed. Staff interviewed were able to describe waste management and chemical safety procedures. Criterion 1.4.1.1 (HDS(C)S.2008:1.4.1.1) Service providers follow a documented process for the safe and appropriate storage and disposal of waste, infectious or hazardous substances that complies with current legislation and territorial authority requirements. Attainment and Risk: FA Evidence: Finding:
Finding: Corrective Action: Timeframe (days): (e.g. for 1 week choose 7, for 1 choose 30, for 6 months choose 180, etc.) Outcome 1.4: Safe and Appropriate Environment Services are provided in a clean, safe environment that is appropriate to the age/needs of the consumer, ensures physical privacy is maintained, has adequate space and amenities to facilitate independence, is in a setting appropriate to the consumer group and meets the needs of people with disabilities. Standard 1.4.1: Management Of Waste And Hazardous Substances (HDS(C)S.2008:1.4.1) Consumers, visitors, and service providers are protected from harm as a result of exposure to waste, infectious or hazardous substances, generated during service delivery. ARC D19.3c.v; ARHSS D19.3c.v Attainment and Risk: FA Evidence: Organisational polices of Management of Waste and Hazardous Materials policy and relevant procedures to support the safe disposal of waste and hazardous substances are in place. These include, but are not limited to: a) sharps procedure and b) cleaning/chemicals procedures and c) exposure to blood or other body fluid contamination policy. There is an incident reporting system that includes investigation of these types of incidents. Chemicals are labelled correctly and stored safely throughout the facility. There is appropriate protective equipment and clothing for staff. Staff attended chemical safety training in Jan-13 and chemical safety competencies have been completed. They are medical data safety sheets displayed. Staff interviewed were able to describe waste management and chemical safety procedures. Criterion 1.4.1.1 (HDS(C)S.2008:1.4.1.1) Service providers follow a documented process for the safe and appropriate storage and disposal of waste, infectious or hazardous substances that complies with current legislation and territorial authority requirements. Attainment and Risk: FA Evidence: Finding:
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