Health and Safety Audit - Supported Living

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  • Q1 | Unanswered

    Is there a comprehensive health and safety policy specifically tailored to supported living environments?

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  • Q2 | Unanswered

    Are individual premises risk assessed before service users move in and at regular intervals thereafter?

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  • Q3 | Unanswered

    Are health and safety responsibilities clearly assigned between the provider, housing association, and tenants?

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  • Q4 | Unanswered

    Are service users involved in discussions about their own health and safety needs and responsibilities?

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  • Q5 | Unanswered

    Are staff trained to support tenants in managing their own safety while respecting their autonomy?

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  • Q6 | Unanswered

    Is there a system in place to assess and respond to risks related to tenancy sustainability (e.g., hoarding, anti-social behaviour)?

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  • Q7 | Unanswered

    Are fire risk assessments completed for each supported living setting and reviewed annually or when circumstances change?

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  • Q8 | Unanswered

    Are smoke alarms, fire doors, extinguishers, and emergency lighting routinely checked and maintained?

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  • Q9 | Unanswered

    Do staff and service users participate in regular fire drills and understand evacuation procedures?

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  • Q10 | Unanswered

    Is there a clear policy on what constitutes a safe environment, including cleanliness, maintenance, and hazards?

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  • Q11 | Unanswered

    Are staff trained to identify and manage hazards within shared and private areas (e.g., slippery floors, electrical safety)?

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  • Q12 | Unanswered

    Is there a lone worker policy for staff visiting or working alone in supported living settings?

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  • Q13 | Unanswered

    Do staff use check-in systems or buddy protocols during lone working?

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  • Q14 | Unanswered

    Are there clear procedures for escalating concerns during visits, including when a tenant does not answer the door?

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  • Q15 | Unanswered

    Are infection prevention and control measures appropriate for supported living (e.g., outbreaks, shared bathroom use)?

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  • Q16 | Unanswered

    Are cleaning standards clearly defined for communal and private spaces, and are cleaning tasks appropriately allocated?

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  • Q17 | Unanswered

    Are service users supported to manage personal hygiene and infection control where needed?

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  • Q18 | Unanswered

    Are staff trained and equipped to support safe medication practices in line with assessed needs (e.g., prompting, administering)?

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  • Q19 | Unanswered

    Are medication errors or near misses recorded and used for service improvement?

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  • Q20 | Unanswered

    Is there an appropriate process for storing, checking, and disposing of medicines?

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  • Q21 | Unanswered

    Are moving and handling risks assessed and are staff trained in using relevant equipment (hoists, transfer aids)?

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  • Q22 | Unanswered

    Is equipment regularly inspected and maintained, and are service users supported in safe use of their own devices?

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  • Q23 | Unanswered

    Are service users supported to safely use kitchen appliances, especially if they have cognitive impairments?

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  • Q24 | Unanswered

    Is food safety assessed, and are staff trained in food hygiene if providing support with meal preparation?

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  • Q25 | Unanswered

    Are there clear protocols for emergency response (falls, illness, injury, fire, evacuation)?

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  • Q26 | Unanswered

    Do staff have access to emergency contact information and service continuity plans?

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  • Q27 | Unanswered

    Are emergency plans tailored to individual needs, including PEEPs (personal emergency evacuation plans)?

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  • Q28 | Unanswered

    Is there a safeguarding policy in place that addresses the specific risks of supported living (e.g., co-tenants, visitors)?

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  • Q29 | Unanswered

    Are staff trained to identify signs of financial, emotional, and physical abuse or neglect?

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  • Q30 | Unanswered

    Are safeguarding concerns promptly reported and tracked to resolution?

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  • Q31 | Unanswered

    Are service users supported to understand their rights and to report concerns safely?

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  • Q32 | Unanswered

    Do care plans include capacity assessments and consent documentation as required?

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  • Q33 | Unanswered

    Is mental capacity regularly reviewed where relevant to risk decisions (e.g., refusing care, self-medication)?

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  • Q34 | Unanswered

    Is there a policy on visitors and how risks associated with them are managed?

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  • Q35 | Unanswered

    Are staff trained to handle challenging behaviour in a supported living context with respect and de-escalation skills?

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  • Q36 | Unanswered

    Are incidents of aggression or violence recorded, analysed, and addressed with safeguarding and care planning?

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  • Q37 | Unanswered

    Are there systems in place to support tenants with substance misuse or mental health risks?

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  • Q38 | Unanswered

    Is there a plan for managing emergencies involving police or ambulance services?

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  • Q39 | Unanswered

    Is data held securely and accessed appropriately, including on-site records and mobile staff devices?

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  • Q40 | Unanswered

    Are staff trained in GDPR compliance and in handling information sensitively in a home environment?

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  • Q41 | Unanswered

    Are tenancy rights respected, and is care delivered in a way that maintains independence and dignity?

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  • Q42 | Unanswered

    Are environmental hazards such as mold, pest infestations, or structural damage promptly reported and addressed?

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  • Q43 | Unanswered

    Are adaptations and assistive technology maintained in safe working condition?

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  • Q44 | Unanswered

    Do health and safety audits include feedback from service users and relatives where appropriate?

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  • Q45 | Unanswered

    Are there processes to audit staff adherence to safety protocols (e.g., PPE use, risk assessments)?

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  • Q46 | Unanswered

    Are outcomes from audits and incidents reviewed and used to improve practices?

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  • Q47 | Unanswered

    Are lessons learned from accidents and near misses shared with staff teams to inform safer practices?

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  • Q48 | Unanswered

    Is workforce wellbeing and safety considered in rotas, supervision, and support mechanisms?

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  • Q49 | Unanswered

    Do staff receive regular refresher training in health and safety and emergency procedures?

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  • Q50 | Unanswered

    Are procedures in place to support staff following traumatic incidents (e.g., assaults, deaths in service)?

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  • Q51 | Unanswered

    Is external contractor access managed safely (e.g., gas checks, maintenance personnel)?

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  • Q52 | Unanswered

    Is the security of the building managed appropriately (e.g., access control, CCTV, visitor logs)?

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  • Q53 | Unanswered

    Are financial safety concerns (e.g., exploitation, theft) assessed and managed appropriately?

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