Give two examples of things relevant to health and safety that are covered by the care standards act 2000
The Protection of Vulnerable Adults scheme was introduced by the Care Standards Act 2000. It aims to ensure that no one is allowed to work in the care sector if they have ever abused, neglected or otherwise harmed vulnerable adults in their care or placed them at risk.
The Animal Welfare Act
The Aged Care Act 1997 is an Australian legislation that governs the provision of government-funded aged care services. It outlines the rights and responsibilities of both aged care providers and recipients, sets out standards for care quality, and establishes funding arrangements for services such as residential care and home care. The act aims to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of elderly Australians receiving aged care support.
Altered standards of care
The four age care accreditation standards in residential care are management, staffing, personal care, and health.
At the fedreal level in the US, this would be the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) aka the Kennedy/Kausebaum act.
A Legislative Act is a law passed by a governing body. In the context of the Long-Term Care System, a Legislative Act could introduce new regulations or funding for long-term care facilities, establish standards for care, or create programs to improve access to long-term care services. These Acts play a critical role in shaping and governing the long-term care system to ensure quality care and support for older adults and individuals with disabilities.
The government already supports animal welfare and enacted the Animal Welfare act in 1966. The Act sets standards for animal care in research, exhibition, transport, and by dealers.
Food Standards Agency was created in 2000.
Assured Food Standards was created in 2000.
The Meat Inspection Act and Pure Food and Drug Act Fair Standards Amendment The Equal Pay Act Muller v. Oregon - limits women's work hours Child Labor Laws