Someone mentioned 'irresonsible neglect' and 'fines' - for failing to fill in a checklist, and I pointed out that no-one had yet been prosecuted for killing people with MRSA
Nor for lots of other things - with such knee-jerk reactions and non sequiteurs, maybe you could get a job at the Daily Mail.
Completed checklists are only useful for covering managements' fat arses
Or for finding out whether people have actually done something.
Checklist says somebody did a check at 10:30 - the log says they left the building at 10:00. It becomes worth looking into - I know because I have been there, too.
Completed checklists are only useful for covering managements' fat arses
Or for finding out whether people have actually done something.
Checklist says somebody did a check at 10:30 - the log says they left the building at 10:00. It becomes worth looking into - I know because I have been there, too.
I have seen logs completed days in advance too.
Still, maybe a well paid job for someone to check that management are checking the logs are being filled in correctly - as advertised in the Graudion
I don't understand your logic Jimmie.
Fire escapes are there for staff and residents alike to leave the building and esacpe harm. If they're well maintained and kept clear they can be used. If they're not then they will be hazardous and could threaten health and life.
How do you know they're safe? By checking them.
What if there's a small fire in the kitchen? Say some hot oil. But the fire extinguisher hasn't been checked. It's either the wrong one or doesn't work. Again, this can be dangerous. How can it be avoided? By checking it.
And yes, I don't actually run a home just yet but plan to in the ear future and when I do all of my staff will be trained in fire safety. The same as all care staff should be.
Sorry ProPlus, I totally agree. I'm not having a go. I just dislike this assumption that just because it's been crossed off on a checklist, everything will be fine.
Completed checklists are only useful for covering managements' fat arses
I disagree. Checklists are there so that managers know exactly what needs to be checked and to what standard.
I manage a care firm ands it's a damn good one. I also regularly work over 100 hours a week.
I would never ask any of my staff to do a task that I wouldn't do myself.
There are some bad managers and companies out there but I set up my own firm because I'm passionate about social care and I resent being tarred by the same brush as a minority of useless fat twats.
I disagree. Checklists are there so that managers know exactly what needs to be checked and to what standard.
I manage a care firm ands it's a damn good one. I also regularly work over 100 hours a week.
I would never ask any of my staff to do a task that I wouldn't do myself.
There are some bad managers and companies out there but I set up my own firm because I'm passionate about social care and I resent being tarred by the same brush as a minority of useless fat twats.
Calm down ProPlus !
I'm sure you are indeed passionate about your job - I'm sorry if my 'debate' has upset you.
I have an innate dislike of checklists and un-necessary documentation. I have always preferred 'management by walking about', rather than management by checklists.
