Safety in General Practice

Contact us and share your opinionSafety in General PracticeGeneral Practice is not as safe as it used to be. In this episode, we highlight recent issues and explore how to keep clinicians safe in General Practice. Talk about safety….So much to do, can be easy to forget to give this attention Self and those who work with and for our partnershipsPrompted by article by Shaba Nabi : https://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/views/nabi/when-the-safety-id-felt-as-a-gp-changed/ Areas…. Home visitsBefore… risk assessDon’t need to go aloneDuring - behaviours, instincts…Dogs…After… checking inProcess is keyServices and devices can helppersonal tips from Gandhi then Andy - anecdotes In clinicDocument and intel from teamRisk assessment - not just violence… other allegationsWarn staff, get help on standbyChaperone / supportHandling conflict - personal tips from Gandhi then Andy - anecdotes In and around the surgery…Car parkLone working Digital whole separate topicBut can get personal…Identity theft... AfterwardsDebrief incidents for whole team is really importantLearn Little green button: https://www.littlegreenbutton.com/product/ Suzy lamplugh orgnaisation:   https://www.suzylamplugh.org/ Lone worker advice by health and safety executive https://www.hse.gov.uk/lone-working/employer/index.htmComment subscribe etc.