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Infection Control Courses for the Beauty Industry

14 October 2019

The safety and protection of your clients, employees and yourself from potentially harmful pathogens and viruses that could be transferred during treatments and beauty procedures is vitally important.

This is why Safe Hearts Training offers affordable and accessible infection control courses for beauty professionals, giving complete peace of mind and safety to their customers.

Why take the course?

When dealing with blood or bodily fluids, care should be taken to minimise risks. A formal qualification is great to show customers, but more importantly your safety is just as important as theirs!

By applying the techniques and information learned as part of this course, you are protecting yourself and your clients against risks posed.

Learn:

What the regulations are

· Different types of infection

How to manage control infection
Ways to test and assure high standards

Course details

It covers ways to reduce the risks of infection:

Workplace controls
Cross infection
Sterilisation
Disinfection
PPE
Cleaning and disposal

This course is necessary for those working in beauty, carrying out any of the following treatments or similar:

Injection treatments
Beauty therapy
Massage
Hairdressing
Ear piercing
Semi-permanent makeup
Scalp pigmentation

Learning options

Online:

Cover the same topics and gain the relevant knowledge and qualification, using only online learning.

It’s cheaper, easier and most convenient. Learn from anywhere in the world!

An online learning portal enables you to log in and track the progress of your staff, making managing training an effortless task.

Classroom:

Safe Hearts Training runs training across the UK, and is able to provide onsite training at your facility or off-site.

You can register and start your online course from £19.99 by visiting https://beauty.proinfectioncontrol.co.uk/?a=35777

Group bookings.

If you require onsite or classroom courses or want to discuss your requirements, we can offer group rates and tailored solutions to serve your needs. Give us a call on 01785 532 219 or visit https://safeheartstraining.co.uk/contact-us and fill in an enquiry form.

Your complete training solution!

Offering a full suite of over 200 courses, Safe Hearts Training is the perfect training partner. Other courses relevant to this industry include:

Beauty First Aid
Customer Service
Data protection/GDPR
Health & Safety

If you need first aid supplies such as defibrillators or first aid kits, Safe Hearts Training can supply those too!

Become a reseller!

If you teach in the industry, become a reseller you’ll get commission for referring people to our courses. Contact us for details and to sign up.

Mental Health Awareness Week!

7 October 2019

How Are You Coping?!

Mental health conditions: a growing worldwide public health concern prevalent around the world and not just the UK.

It is estimated that 1 in 4 people have experienced some common mental health problems in the UK, with an economic cost in England estimated at £105 billion each year.

Mental Health Conditions can range from mild to severe conditions such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia and bipolar, and are one of the main causes of ill-health and disease burdening the UK and the world at large and a major contributor to suicide and ischemic heart conditions.

Half of the mental ill-health starts by age 15 and 75% develops by age 18, one in eight children who have been sexually abused come to the attention of statutory agencies and an estimated 20% of young people with mental ill-health wait more than six months to receive care from a specialist.

For many people having mental health problems can be extremely frightening, confusing or upsetting. At times, you may feel overwhelmed or a sense of losing your mind or hopelessness that is hard to explain to friends, colleagues, or loved one’s due to your lack of understanding of what is happening to you or by the past stigma associated with the mental health.

This week is Mental Health Awareness and so, I would like to share my story with you. My name is Sherry Diaz-Thompson and I am the founder, owner and lead trainer at Safe Hearts Training.

I was born on the twin-island nation of Trinidad and Tobago to a teenage mum and is the eldest of seven children. I am a Wife, Mother, Entrepreneur, and Founder of Safe Hearts Training.

At just nineteen years old I was diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), an inherited condition affecting the red blood cells and various organs in the body – resulting in severe pain, chronic fatigue and frequent trips to the hospital (the latest being August this year). Without treatment, people with SCD can die in childhood but even with treatment, it can still cause serious or life-threatening problems.

In September 2007, I met the most amazing man and fell completely in love on the island of Grenada, then in April 2008, we got married – one of the happiest days of my life!

I felt finally, my life was complete and I was embarking on the next stage of my life – I was 23 years old and relocating to the United Kingdom to start married life. I was filled with excitement, though with a sense of loss leaving family, friends, and colleagues but also calm, peace and optimism knowing my husband will be my side.

Upon arriving in the UK, I had lots of ambitious, dreams and ideas of establishing myself and my family but that was soon dashed by tragedy.

Due to my underlying health condition Sickle Cell Anaemia, I was hospitalised almost every month and spent most of 4 years in and out of hospital drugged up on medication, having full monthly Red Blood Cell exchanges for almost two years. I have had several surgeries due to complications of my illness and medications and as a result, I suffered severely from stress, depression, anxiety, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia and the devastation of multiple miscarriages.

During this time, I will often isolate myself, retreat from socialising and withdraw from everything and everyone – this was my way of coping and sometimes still is. In 2010, for the first time I said to my doctor I can’t cope, I don’t want to be here and that I felt completely hopeless; it was the first time in two years I was able to admit out loud the pain I was feeling inside and I remember completely breaking down and bursting into streams of tears in front of my doctor stating to him I don’t know WHY I FEEL LIKE THIS. I was covered in a blanket of darkness and I had no idea WHY?

Because of this conservation with my doctor – who was extremely supportive and understanding, I was able to access treatment, counselling and coping therapies which was my roadmap to recovery. The journey to having good Mental Health was a long and hard recovery process to where I am today with the odd relapse from time to time which I am now able to deal with – recognising my triggers and implementing my coping techniques.

Like me, most people who are experiencing a mental health problem often don’t seek help or talk about it out of fear of being judged, labelled as weak or worse still people’s attitude and feelings towards you may suddenly change.

From my experience not talking about it meant I suffered in silence and did not receive the help and treatment needed to unearth the underlying cause. The fact is Mental Health problems can happen to anyone, from all walks of life and at various stages in their life.

In today’s climate with the likes of social media, reality TV shows, and society’s unrealistic expectations often perpetuate fear, stress and worry within us which may result in someone developing a mental health condition.

So, why I am sharing my story with strangers, well:

• I would like any person who is suffering in silence to know they don’t have to

• I would like that person who feels it’s the end of the road know that it doesn’t have to be

• I would like those who are struggling to cope know they are not alone and that help is available

• I would like to break the silence, fear, and stigma surrounding mental health

• I would like to see more people talking about how they feel so others can feel empowered and lives would be saved

Do you think you may have a mental health problem?

What are the signs and symptoms?

• Are you feeling depressed?

• Are you continually worrying and stressing?

• Are you feeling down a lot of the time?

• Are you feeling anxious, panicky and scared?

• Are you feeling something bad is going to happen?

• Are you feeling hopeless?

• Are you feeling angry or upset?

• Do you have panic attacks?

• Do you have suicidal thoughts?

How to get help?

• Friends, family, carers, and neighbour’s – https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/seeking-help-for-a-mental…

• Speak to your doctor – https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/seeking-help-for-a-mental…

• A trained therapist – https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/drugs-and-treatments/talking-therapy-and-counselling/how…

• Charity and third-party sector organisations – https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/mental-health-problems-i…

• Workplace support – https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/workplace-mental-health/#.XZkus…

• Student services – https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/student-life/#.XZkvAEZKjIU

• Peer support – https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/drugs-and-treatments/peer-support/#.XZkvZEZKjIU

• To learn more about Mental Health, start a FREE course trial –https://videotilehost.com/safeheartstraining/freeTrial.php

• Alternatively – Get involved by Donating to the Mind Charity – https://www.mind.org.uk/donate/

Thank you for reading and please pass it along and help us save lives with confidence!

Sepsis Kills

2 March 2018

In England around 123,000 causes of sepsis occur, which results in approximately 35,000 people dying each year from the condition.

Anyone can develop sepsis especially after an infection or injury however, some people are more susceptible to this, with sepsis being one of the direct causes of death in UK pregnancies.

Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that arises when the body’s response to infection causes injury to its own tissues and organs. Common signs and symptoms include fever, increased heart rate, increased breathing rate, and confusion.

Sepsis signs and symptoms can be hard to spot as they look like that of someone having flu or a chest infection.

Although sepsis is often referred to as either blood poisoning or septicemia, these terms refer to the invasion of bacteria into the bloodstream.

Without quick treatment, Sepsis can affect multiple organs or the entire body, even without blood poisoning or septicemia.

Sepsis can also be caused by viral or fungal infections, although bacterial infections are by far the most common cause.

Who is at Risk?

· Someone with a medical condition or receiving medical treatment that weakens their immune system

· Someone who is already in hospital with a serious illness

· Someone who is very young or very old

· Someone who has just had surgery or who have wounds or injuries because of an accident

The UK Sepsis trust has come up with a useful mnemonic for sepsis:

S – Slurred Speech

E – Extreme shivering or muscle pain

P – Passing no urine in a day

S – Severe breathlessness

I – I feel like I might die

S – Skin mottled or discoloured.

If you see any of these, you should seek urgent medical help.

The NHS advice is to go straight to A&E or call 999 if a child presents with the following:

· Looks mottled, bluish or pale

· Is very lethargic or difficult to wake

· Feels abnormally cold to touch

· Is breathing very fast

· Has a rash that does not fade when you press it

· Or finally, has a fit or convulsion.

Sepsis symptoms in older children and adults may include:

· An elevated temperature (fever) or low body temperature

· Chills and shivering

· A fast heartbeat

· Fast breathing.

In some cases, symptoms of more severe sepsis or septic shock when your blood pressure drops to a dangerously low level can include:

· Feeling dizzy or faint

· A change in mental state – such as confusion or disorientation

· Diarrhoea

· Nausea and vomiting

· Slurred speech

· Severe muscle pain

· Severe breathlessness

· Less urine production than normal – for example, not urinating for a day

· Cold, clammy and pale or mottled skin

· Loss of consciousness.

If you think you or someone in your care has any of these conditions go straight to A&E or call 999.

Tests to diagnose sepsis

Sepsis is often diagnosed based on simple measurements such as your temperature, heart rate and breathing rate.

A blood test may be required. Other tests can help determine the type of infection, where it’s located, and which body functions have been affected.

Treatments for sepsis

If sepsis is detected early and hasn’t affected vital organs yet, it may be possible to treat the infection at home with antibiotics. Most people who have sepsis detected at this stage make a full recovery.

Almost all people with severe sepsis and septic shock require admission to hospital. Some people may require admission to an intensive care unit (ICU).

Because of potential problems with vital organs, people with severe sepsis are likely to be very ill and the condition can be fatal.

However, sepsis is treatable if it is identified and treated quickly and, in most cases, leads to a full recovery with no lasting problems.

You can find more about sepsis on the UK Sepsis Trust website at www.sepsistrust.org

For more information on classroom or onsite First Aid training visit Safe Hearts Training website.

AED – Does your business have one?

25 February 2018

Have you been thinking about buying an AED for your workplace?

At Safe Hearts Training, we want to help save lives by delivering the highest possible standards of training and by providing individuals, businesses and communities with the life-saving equipment they need when an emergency arises.

An AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) is a heart restarter device that gives a high energy electric shock to the heart when someone is in cardiac arrest.

This type of high energy shock is called defibrillation, and it’s a vital step in the chain of survival.

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of deaths in the UK and worldwide. According to statistics Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) accounts for more than 30,000 deaths each year, most of which happen outside of a hospital environment and the chance of survival is less than 10% without treatment.

What Is Sudden Cardiac Arrest?

Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is an electrical disturbance in the heart that prevents it from beating properly, this is different from a heart attack.

A heart attack occurs when there is some form of blockage in the heart reducing the blood flow to the heart muscle and tissue causing a rapid and irregular pulse rate and pain in the centre of the chest: whereas Sudden Cardiac Arrest is when the heart suddenly stops, and the ventricles flutter in a quivering manner, rather than beating in a normal fashion. Blood flow to the brain is reduced to the point that the person loses consciousness and collapses.

Unless emergency treatment is provided immediately with effective CPR and Early Defibrillation death usually follows.

If you come across someone who is not breathing they may have suffered a cardiac arrest, it’s vital to call 999, start CPR and use a defibrillator to give the best chance of surviving.

Who is at risk?

Anyone, there are no warning signs associated with SCA. It often affects those who have experienced previous episodes of Sudden Cardiac Arrest, heart attacks, or heart failure but can also occur in people who have underlying conditions or undiagnosed heart problems. But it can also strike someone with absolutely no history of heart problems.

Are AEDs Safe to Use?

Yes, AEDs are safe to use by anyone trained or untrained. Studies have shown that 95 percent of the time when an AED can detect a shockable rhythm and a shock was administered within the first few minutes after collapse a life was saved.

To put it very clearly – AEDs save countless lives every day.

For a FREE AED Risk Assessment and Consultation contact Sherry Diaz-Thompson on 01785 532 219 or you can email us at s.thompson@safeheartstraining.co.uk.

Our aim is to provide you and your staff with the necessary peace of mind, skills, knowledge and confidence by offering a complete solution – flexible payment arrangements, ongoing training and support and first-class equipment from world-leading manufacturers.

LifeVac Anti-Choking Device

3 February 2018

Not all superheroes wear capes……… some just have LifeVac anti-choking device

Hi there,

It’s Sherry from Safe Hearts and I personally wanted to thank you for being a part of the Safe Hearts family. I hope that you and I can continue saving lives.

As you know, our mission is to help people save other people and do it with confidence!

To do this effectively, every now and then, we would send you lifesaving tips or simple First Aid Equipment that would come in handy in life-threatening situations and help you save a life – at least before the professionals get there!

If there’s anything I love about superhero movies, it’s that refreshing thank you that a person trapped under rubble or stuck in a burning building offers when they’re saved by the superhero. Chances are that you love it too when a teary-eyed rescued victim thanks his or her rescuer.

But don’t you just wish that it was you doing the rescuing?

While we can’t always put out the fire in a burning building with ice-cold breath or punch through strongholds with super strength to save a victim like the superheroes in these movies do, you and I can still save lives – and we don’t have to wear a cape to do it!

With approximately 900 people dying per year from choking and 2500 people dying from asphyxiated airways in the UK alone, it’s time for you to be a superhero.

LifeVac is a non-powered, non-invasive, single patient portable suction device developed for resuscitating a victim with an airway obstruction such as choking or asphyxiation.

With one child dying every 5 days from choking, everyone needs to get LifeVac.

Where Basic Life Support using 5 back blows and 5 abdominal thrust fails, LifeVac doesn’t!

Health and Safety at Work

2 February 2018

How are you coping with sickness and accidents at work?

Every day “no win no fee” law firms are jeopardising the livelihood of small businesses going under, this can be avoided by establishing and implementing safe working practices, too often however, we treat health and safety as a burden.

If you are a business owner think about how much staff members went off work sick or injured in 2017 for more than 3 days, think about all the cost associated with just one staff member going off sick, think about what a complete nightmare this was for you and the rest of your team; then think about your customers and how they were affected by this, and lastly think about your business profits.

Have you got that picture in your mind? Actually, I am your feeling pain just thinking about it.

Managing health and safety at work is not a burden it is a necessity and a legal requirement for employers and staff alike. Poor health and safety does not just affect one or two people, there is a complete ripple effect from the employer, staff, business point of view, but also has an effect on the NHS and social sector as a whole.

Be prepared – empower yourself and your staff with the right training giving them the confidence to ACT, saving you time and money, increasing your profitability!

To get started you will need a company – but not just any company, one who can help you achieve this goal. Safe Hearts Training Ltd is a UK-based training company offering onsite, classroom and online courses, established with a desire to address the growing needs of businesses and individuals to reduce workplace related injuries, illness, and long-term sickness and increase profitability through the safe and practical application of training and use of life-saving equipment.

We Offer Compliant Workplace and Healthcare Courses in:

First Aid & AED
Paediatric & Childcare First Aid
Immediate Life Suppport
Health and Safety
Fire Safety
Manual Handling
Food Safety & Nutrition
Mandatory Health and Social Care
Data Protection
Stress Management
Health and Welbeing and so much more……

Each course is delivered, evaluated and quality-assured to meet the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), First Aid Regulation (1981), Manual Handling Operations Regulations (1992), Care Standard Act (2000) and Care Act (2014).

Other services we provide our clients include:

Workplace First Aid Equipment and Life-Saving Defibrillator packages

Health and Safety Management Services and IT Support Services

Business Support and Customer Services: Following the completion of our training, you and your staff have the knowledge, skills, equipment, and support needed to reduce workplace injuries, illness, and long-term sickness.

This not only saves you time and money but it most importantly teaches you to save lives with confidence – this is our motto!

E-learning: Our e-learning portal helps educate employers, staff, health care professionals and enthusiasts globally. At Safe Hearts Training we are committed to delivering the highest standards and our revolutionary e-learning systems are accessible anywhere, anytime, saving you both time and money.

If you are looking for a UK-based one-stop solution that offers you a plethora of compliant training, lifesaving products and business support services guaranteed to take your practice to greater heights, then you are welcome to Safe Hearts Training.

Contact us now on 01785 532 219 or email – info@safeheartstraining.co.uk

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