Lone Working in the Healthcare Sector

Lone working in healthcare refers to situations where healthcare professionals perform their duties without direct supervision or immediate support from colleagues. This can include home visits, working night shifts in isolated settings, providing care in remote locations, or attending to patients in a single-staffed facility. While lone working is a common practice in healthcare, it presents unique challenges and risks that must be managed to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the worker.

Overview

By the end of the Lone working in healthcare course, learners will be able to:

• Understand the challenges and risks associated with working alone in healthcare environments.
• Identify and evaluate potential hazards that lone workers may encounter, including physical, emotional, and environmental risks.
• Implement strategies to ensure personal safety while working alone, such as effective communication and emergency response plans.
• Apply risk assessment techniques to identify and mitigate risks specific to their lone working roles.
• Use appropriate tools and technology to enhance safety and communication, such as alarms, GPS tracking devices, or check-in systems.
• Recognise and address the signs of stress or isolation associated with lone working, promoting mental well-being.
• Follow organizational policies and procedures for solo work, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Develop confidence in managing challenging situations, such as handling aggressive behaviours or medical emergencies while working alone.
• Promote a culture of safety within their organization, contributing to continuous improvements in solo working practices.

This course is CPD Certified

Duration

Online 2 - 3 Hours

Learning Aims & Outcome

This can include a variety of tasks, such as:

• Understanding Lone Working in Healthcare
• Identifying and Assessing Risks
• Legal and Regulatory Framework
• Personal Safety Measures
• Emergency Preparedness and Response
• Maintaining Wellbeing
• Technology and Equipment in Lone Working
• Organizational Policies and Procedures

Assesment

The online assessment is taken on completion of the training material. You will be asked 20 multiple choice questions with a pass mark of 100%. The answers are marked automatically so you will instantly know whether you have passed. If you don’t pass don’t worry! You can take the test as many times as you need with no extra charge.