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13. Health and Safety
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Corresponding GPDocs pages
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13.1
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The practice complies with the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.
Evidence
- A documented health and safety policy and hazard and risks register.
- A record of any health and safety incidents (including ‘near misses’) and resultant actions taken.
- Completed team training records including certification of any required training, for example; health and safety representative, if applicable.
- A documented induction plan and process for all team members, including GPEP registrars and volunteers.
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13.2
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The practice complies with the Hazardous Substances Regulations 2017
Evidence
- An inventory of all the hazardous substances at your workplace.
- A register of hazardous substances in your workplace, including substance type, quantity and location and associated data safety sheets.
- Hazardous substances in your workplace are added to the hazards and risks register.
- Team members working with hazardous substances are trained to work safely with them.
- Team members managing highly hazardous substances (eg , class 6.1A and 6.1B substances) have certified handling certificates or work directly under the supervision of a certified handler.
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13.3
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The practice complies with the National Adverse Events Reporting Policy by recording, reviewing, analysing and mitigating all adverse events, incidents and near misses.
Evidence
- Incident/adverse event risk management policy and processes.
- Maintain an up-to-date register of adverse events and near misses.
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13.4
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The practice is safe and accessible for patients and their whānau.
Evidence
- Provide external signage that is clear, visible, well placed, and readable from a distance.
- Ensure adequate space, seating, heating, lighting and ventilation.
- Provide appropriate seating for patients with mobility and/or other needs.
- Ensure there are accessible entrances and doorways.
- Provide examination couches that are accessible and safe.
- Provide an accessible toilet.
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