1.1 Safeguarding encompasses six key concepts: empowerment, protection, prevention, proportionate responses, partnership and accountability. Social care organisations play an important role in the protection of members of the public from harm and are responsible for ensuring that services and support are delivered in ways that are high quality and safe. . Safeguarding vulnerable adult is the multi-disciplinary work to minimise and manage risk to adults who may be vulnerable. It employs a framework which brings together all aspects of an investigation into an allegation of abuse against a vulnerable adult.
http://www2.redbridge.gov.uk/cms/images/vulnerable_260.jpg Evidence of abuse is important to be preserved; ways of this may be; Make an accurate written record of any conversations that are relevant between you and the individual; these needs to be signed with the date and time written clearly and kept in a safe place. Always keep a copy for yourself. Try not to clear or tidy anything up – you could potentially be tampering with a crime scene. Don’t wash bedding or clothes. Where to get help?
Unit 4222-226 Gain access to the hoes of individuals, deal with emergencies and ensure security on departure (HSC 2019) Be able to deal with emergencies encountered after gaining entry 4.1 Describe emergencies that may be encountered when gaining entry to an individual’s home Gaining entry into an individual’s home can be challenging. Permission is needed except in cases where imminent harm is suspected. It is important to reassure the individual that you are there to assess for health problems and the need for services. Stress your desire to keep the older adult safe and functioning in the community. If you suspect abuse or neglect, be forthright about the issue.
2.1 Explain the actions to take if there are suspicions that an individual is being abused. If there are suspicions of abuse firstly report it to your manager who will report it to social services and other relevant services. UNIT 205 2.2 Explain the actions to take if an individual alleges that they are being abused. If a person alleges abuse listen to them carefully and sympathetically tell them you need to report this to keep them safe. Even if the person has dementia the allegation must be taken seriously.
Assignment “Devise a list of guidelines for staff to follow when completing records of clients” Following the six principles of the Caldicott Report which clarifies the need to protect and respect patients /clients privacy, identity and confidentiality at all times re: their medical history/diagnoses/Care and Treatment. These are following are guidelines based on the Caldicott Report, that I would recommend for staff to follow when completing clients records. * “Justify the purpose”: Client’s identifiable information that is used within the organisation should only record what is required, it must be accurate and clearly written, up to date, relevant and regularly reviewed by a senior member of staff. * “Do not use identifiable information unless it is absolutely necessary”: When recording information write only what is necessary and be aware that the client or advocate can access their records if they wish. * “Use the minimum necessary re patient’s identifiable information”: Where the use of patient’s identifiable information is considered to be essential, only record relevant information that is required or requested.
The caregivers must however protect patients from harm, maintain confidentiality and respect patients’ privacy. Taking patient consent is part of the care value base as it is in their right of care. For Ronnie to be comfortable and understand what I was doing, I was talking him through how I would take the blood pressure using certain equipment so he wouldn’t be confused with the machine next to him. I ensured that the patient was comfortable before leaving the area. It is important leaving the patient happy so they don’t feel vulnerable and depressed.
• When abuse is reported, Essex County Council and its partner agencies for example, Essex Police, NHS and the voluntary services will take joint action to ensure vulnerable people are safeguarded from further abuse, and their risks are managed appropriately. A vulnerable adult is any person aged 18 or over who: This booklet will cover: • What makes a person vulnerable • What is meant by abuse • Who abuses people, and where it takes place • What you can do if you are worried that somebody is being abused • The steps you can take to protect yourself from harm • What happens when we are informed that someone has been abused. 1. is or maybe in need of a community care service by reason of mental, physical or learning disability, age or illness. And who 2. is, or maybe, unable to take care of him or herself or unable to protect him or herself against significant harm or serious exploitation. They may include: • People with a mental health problem or mental illness ( including dementia ) • People with a physical disability • People with a sensory impairment • People with a learning disability • People who are frail and/or experiencing a temporary illness What is abuse?
• Give care with confidence- it's important for everyone to be confident when giving care especially with young children as they get scared easilyResponsibilities- the essential aim is providing the appropriate first aid. • Passing on information- by passing on information of the incident to a professional and the parent. | Paediatric Emergency First Aid Unit PEFAP 001 Unit: F/600/2036 Learning Outcomes 1.2 Describe how to minimise the risk of infection to self and others. New clean gloves as this stops any skin to skin hand contact with the individual. It is important to that when treating lacerations that they are washed with sterile water, minimising infection for the individual.
The police are to investigate suspected abuse, the council protect people using the service-they can rehouse victims if need be. Social workers also investigate signs of abuse, calling in the necessary authorities. CRB checks are made so that any criminal record can be checked by someone who wants to come into a profession where safeguarding is paramount. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) are responsible for carrying out investigations on care companies and to make sure that hospitals, care homes and care companies are meeting the national standard, they make sure every employee has up to date training, and has had a CRB carried
1.3 CSSIW acknowledges that individuals who receive social care services can be vulnerable and may be susceptible to abuse. Consequently the inspectorate is committed to raising awareness of adult protection. In relation to regulated services, CSSIW will consider, in a timely way, every case of alleged abuse reported to it. It will investigate potential regulatory breaches where appropriate and consider the need to take action where breaches have occurred. 1.4 The Inspectorate will work within the locally agreed adult protection procedures and existing information sharing protocols.