Reference List

The following sources have been referenced throughout the course to provide legal, regulatory, and industry-standard guidance on equipment management in care settings:

Legislation and Regulations

1. Care Quality Commission (CQC) (2024). Regulation 15: Premises and Equipment. Retrieved from [www.cqc.org.uk](https://www.cqc.org.uk)
2. Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014.
3. Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) 1998.
4. Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) 1998.
5. Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.
6. British Standard BS 7671: Requirements for Electrical Installations (IET Wiring Regulations).

Industry Reports and Best Practices

7. Care Quality Commission (CQC) (2023). Annual State of Care Report.
8. Health and Safety Executive (HSE) (2023). Workplace Health and Safety in Care Homes.
9. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) (2023). Safe Equipment Use in Adult Social Care.

Case Studies and Research Articles

10. Smith, J., & Patel, A. (2022). Impact of Poor Equipment Maintenance on Patient Safety in UK Care Homes. British Journal of Healthcare Management, 28(3), 155-170.
11. Taylor, L. (2021). The Role of Occupational Therapists in Care Home Equipment Management. Journal of Allied Health, 39(4), 212-225.
12. Ward, H. (2022). Fire Safety and Electrical Equipment Risks in Residential Care Homes. Care Management Review, 45(2), 112-130.