The guidance is aimed at those providing and managing care homes.
It has been extensively rewritten, with a number of new topics, and brings together key messages on risks to both workers and residents.
This new edition is being published in a period of change. You will be aware that currently HSE and local authorities investigate serious incidents involving workers or residents in care homes (according to the allocation under the Enforcing Authority Regulations). It is anticipated, however, that the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in England will soon become the lead investigator of incidents where residents have been harmed because of unsafe or poor quality care. These, and any other changes in regulation across Great Britain, will be reflected in future editions.
This guidance is available to buy or download online at
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/hsg220.htm
HSG220 (2nd edition) Published 2014 ISBN 978 0 7176 6368 2 Price £15.50