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Domiciliary Care Risk Assessment for the United Kingdom

Domiciliary Care Risk Assessment Template for England and Wales

A comprehensive risk assessment template designed for use in domiciliary care settings within England and Wales. This document enables care providers to evaluate and document potential risks associated with providing care services in service users' homes, ensuring compliance with CQC requirements and relevant health and safety legislation. It includes sections for environmental, medical, and personal care risk assessments, along with specific control measures and management strategies.

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What is a Domiciliary Care Risk Assessment?

The Domiciliary Care Risk Assessment Template is an essential document for care providers operating in England and Wales, designed to ensure safe and effective care delivery in home settings. This template helps organizations meet their legal obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Care Act 2014, and CQC requirements. It provides a structured approach to identifying, assessing, and managing risks associated with providing care in service users' homes, covering aspects from environmental hazards to specific care-related risks. The document is regularly updated to reflect changes in legislation and best practices in the domiciliary care sector.

What sections should be included in a Domiciliary Care Risk Assessment?

1. Service User Details: Basic information about the person receiving care, including personal information, NHS number, and relevant contact details

2. Environmental Assessment: Comprehensive evaluation of the home environment including access, lighting, trip hazards, and general safety considerations

3. Medical Risk Assessment: Detailed assessment of health conditions, medical needs, and associated risks requiring specific care interventions

4. Manual Handling Assessment: Evaluation of mobility needs, transfer requirements, and specific handling risks for both service user and care workers

5. Personal Care Risk Assessment: Assessment of risks related to personal care delivery including hygiene, bathing, dressing, and toileting needs

What sections are optional to include in a Domiciliary Care Risk Assessment?

1. Medication Management: Detailed assessment of medication-related risks and controls, to be included when medication administration is part of care package

2. Dementia Care Assessment: Specific risk assessment for service users with cognitive impairment, including wandering risks and behavior management

3. Equipment Assessment: Detailed assessment of specialist equipment needs and associated risks, required when specific medical or mobility equipment is used

What schedules should be included in a Domiciliary Care Risk Assessment?

1. Schedule A: Emergency Contact Information: Comprehensive list of emergency contacts including family members, healthcare professionals, and emergency services procedures

2. Schedule B: Care Plan Summary: Overview of agreed care package including frequency of visits, specific care tasks, and special requirements

3. Appendix 1: Risk Rating Matrix: Standardized tool for evaluating and scoring identified risks based on likelihood and severity

4. Appendix 2: Control Measures Checklist: Detailed checklist of standard control measures for commonly identified risks in domiciliary care settings

Authors

Alex Denne

Head of Growth (Open Source Law) @ Ƶ | 3 x UCL-Certified in Contract Law & Drafting | 4+ Years Managing 1M+ Legal Documents | Serial Founder & Legal AI Author

Jurisdiction

England and Wales

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Sector

Sales

Cost

Free to use
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Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation that sets out the general duties employers have towards employees and members of the public in ensuring workplace safety in domiciliary care settings

Care Act 2014: Fundamental legislation governing adult social care in England, establishing local authorities' responsibilities and setting out the legal framework for care assessment and delivery

Mental Capacity Act 2005: Legislation protecting and empowering people who may lack the mental capacity to make certain decisions, crucial for consent and decision-making in domiciliary care

Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014: Regulations setting out the fundamental standards of quality and safety that care providers must meet, including specific requirements for domiciliary care services

Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Regulations requiring employers to assess and manage risks to their employees and others, particularly relevant for risk assessments in home care settings

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002: Regulations governing the control of hazardous substances in the workplace, including cleaning products and medical supplies used in domiciliary care

Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992: Specific regulations covering the moving and handling of people and objects, essential for safe care delivery in home settings

RIDDOR 2013: Regulations requiring the reporting of work-related accidents, diseases and dangerous occurrences in care settings

Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992: Regulations governing the provision and use of PPE for care workers, crucial for infection control and worker safety

GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Legislation governing the processing and protection of personal data, including sensitive health and care information

CQC Fundamental Standards: Regulatory standards set by the Care Quality Commission that specify the minimum standards of quality and safety in care delivery

HSE Guidelines: Health and Safety Executive guidance specific to the care sector, providing practical advice on risk management and safety procedures

NICE Guidelines for Home Care: National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidelines providing evidence-based recommendations for home care service delivery and quality

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