Risk Assessments​

What this lesson will cover​

  1. What are risk assessments?
  2. Why are they important?
  3. How to decide on the appropriate vaccine for the destination.
  4. Forms of documentation available to use.

What are risk assessments?

A means of Identifying what could cause hazards to clients and ultimately decide how to take action to issue, or if this isn’t possible, control the risk.

Why are they needed for travel health?

  • Gather information about the client and their particular trip
  • Use information to decide appropriate vaccines, medication and advice
  • Decide the appropriate form of documentation required for a trip

 

Example Risk Assessment and Management forms​


Required Traveller Information​

  • Age and Sex
  • Medical History (past, present, family and current health status)
  • Disability
  • Mental Health status
  • Other Special Needs
  • Medication
  • Known Allergies
  • Previous vaccination history
  • Previous travelling history
  • Awareness of health risks

 

Medical Question Form​


Required Trip Information

  • Destination(s)
  • Departure date
  • Length of stay
  • Mode of transport
  • Purpose of trip and planned activities
  • Quality of accommodation
  • Financial budget
  • Health care standards at destination
  • Relevant comprehensive insurance provision.3

 

Useful recourses

NaTHNaC is free and governs Yellow Fever in England & Wales

TRAVAX is only free in Scotland, has malaria maps,
discussion forum and extra clinical resources



Course Content