Health & Safety
Changes to the Primary Childhood Immunisation Programme - Update
The national childhood immunisation scheme changed for all children born on or after July 1, 2008. » read more
Controlled Drugs: Register
Q. I need to keep a record of the controlled drugs, especially cyclomorph. Is there a special log book that the practice can use for logging controlled drugs? » read more
Health & Safety: Needle Stick Near Misses
Q. We had a 'near miss' needle-stick injury recently and as a result we wish to review health and safety in the practice overall. Are there any guidelines we should follow? » read more
Health and Safety: Safety Statement
Q. What is a safety statement? Is it necessary for our practice to have a written safety statement? » read more
Health and Safety: Sharps Containers
Q. What are the requirements regarding the storage of sharps containers in consultation rooms? We have a health and safety policy in place in the practice. However, the sharps bins are on the floor. What are the requirements for the proper use of sharps containers? » read more
Health and Safety: Visual Display Units
Q. As the practice is now computerised all our staff work with computers. We are conscious of eyesight health and safety issues. What are our obligations in this respect? » read more
Health and Safety: Who is Responsible?
Q. I have a query regarding the level of responsibility our practice has for the health and safety of contracted cleaners working in the practice. » read more
Practice Nurse: Provision of Care Concern
Q. I am a nurse and midwife and I will shortly be commencing a new job as a practice nurse. It is hoped that part of my job will involve the provision of antenatal/postnatal care to women attending the practice. I have not practised as a midwife for a number of years and have some concerns. What should I do? » read more
Practice Staff: Vaccination
Q. We are considering providing vaccinations to all practice personnel. What are our legal obligations in this respect and what other issues do I need to consider? » read more
Safety in the Practice: Keeping Records
Q. One of our staff in the practice suffered an injury due to a fall - she tripped on a temporary power cable. She was out of work for a week with back pain. Do we need to keep records of this? » read more