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The legislative basis protecting employees exposed to aggressive or violent behaviour.

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***** Context. Aggression and violence is a significant hazard in a variety of workplaces. The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) reports exposure to this behaviour is particularly significant in the public sector including public administration, defence, social security and the health and social care sectors, table 1.   NACE Total As a % of violence …

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Blended BLS training – An improved training system for organisations and staff.

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Basic Life Support – Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) training is the preferred program for staff resuscitation training in healthcare facilities in Ireland. Designed by the American Heart Association, it’s evidence base in combination with the practice whilst watching training style has provided a fantastic learning tool for staff. Standards are very clear and reviewed …

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First Aid Response Recertification Extension 31st July 2021

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  Extension The news hitting our inbox this week will come as a small but helpful reprieve for all workplaces where First Aiders have seen their certification lapse. The Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) have extended the recertification deadline to the 31st July 2021. As such if your First Aid Response certificate ‘expiry date’ reads …

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Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council Approved Training Institution

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We’ve recently received the most welcome news that our application to become an Approved Training Institution (ATI) with the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) has been granted. We underwent a rigorous application and assessment process taking almost one year from start to finish. As a result we’ve improved our quality assurance processes and have come …

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Restart a Heart

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Annually on October 16th a global campaign called ‘Restart a Heart’ kicks into gear. The aim is to equip as many people as possible with the skills and confidence to respond to a heart attack or cardiac arrest. A person having a cardiac arrest in the community needs CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) within minutes. This is …

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