What is a competant person
assure health and safety
duty of care in protection the health and safety of employees
Because if you can't care your health you can get sick.
Linda F. Chaff has written: 'Safety guide for health care institutions' -- subject(s): Safety measures, Hospitals, Health facilities 'Health & safety management for medical practices' -- subject(s): Safety measures, Health facilities, Safety Management, Accident Prevention 'Total health and safety for health care facilitites' -- subject(s): Medical care, Quality control, Quality assurance, Evaluation, Administration, Health facilities
Because if you care about each other you care about her health and safety if somebody wouldn't than he/she dint care
The government.
Credentials
If an adult is alert, oriented, and competent to manage their own affairs, the person can refuse all medical care. It is not neglect if a competent adult refuses care. However, if the person is not competent, yes it may be judged as neglect depending on the circumstances.
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Universal Precautions
Legislation relating to general health and safety in health or social care can be identified by researching specific acts and regulations such as the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 in the UK. These laws set out the legal requirements and responsibilities for employers and employees to ensure a safe working environment in healthcare and social care settings. Additionally, consulting with regulatory bodies or industry-specific guidelines can help identify relevant legislation.
A legal document (as a living will) signed by a living competent person in order to provide guidance for medical and health-care decisions (as the termination of life support and organ donation) in the event that a person becomes incompetent to make decisions