Uncommon Grace The Autobiography of Isaac Folorunso
Implementing a lone worker protection solution health trust
1. IMPLEMENTING A LONE WORKER
PROTECTION SOLUTION
A GUIDE
Cliff Robinson – Kent Community Health NHS Trust
2. • 6 million lone workers
• 60% of nurses subjected to abuse
• 1 in 10 nurses physically assaulted
STATISTICS
Source: Royal College of Nursing
3. • Duty of Care
• Minimise risk to lone workers
• Legislation
WHY?
1. The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
2. The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
3. The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007
4. The Health & Safety Offences Act 2008
• Fines / Sentencing
6. • Risk assessment
• Overcoming obstacles
• Staff usage – keeping it high
ROLL OUT
7. • Tangible benefits
• What it means as an employer
• In Summary…
SUCCESS?
• Helps fulfil your Duty of Care
• Protects your organisation from ruinous litigation
• Reduction in insurance rates
• Upholds your organisation’s reputation
• Increases staff morale and confidence
• Protects your lone workers!
8. THANK YOU
Skyguard – Stand M2155
Cliff Robinson – Kent Community Health NHS Trust
