Included in the policies and proceedures the organsiation needs to be aware of dangers, carrying out risk assessment, respecting the individuals right to make risky choices ( after you have done all that is possible to dissuade them), take actions to keep individuals safe and log and report any dangers or problems. Aiv HOW THE DUTY OF CARE CONTRIBUTES TO SAFEGAURDING OF INDIVIDUALS By understanding the duty of care reporting any suspicions you may have about abuse or neglect of any person you are providing care for. By understanding that your responsibilities contribute to the protection of people, by acting responsibly and in a timely manner to ensure people are safeguarded. If you have
. - Individual care plans for each service user in your care, which includes details of a person’s health and social care needs and the support they require. - Risk assessments which are in place to determine a level of risk and the likely outcome. - Health and safety policies, to ensure a safe and healthy working environment to protect the employee, employer and service users. Aii How the duty of care affects the work of a social care worker The social care worker must: * Adhere to the set rule of standards laid out by the organisation and not work outside their capabilities as this could lead to negligence, incompetence or abuse and cause harm to the service user, colleagues or self.
Understand health and safety in social care settings 1.1 Legislation relating to general health and safety includes Health and safety at work act, control of substances hazardous to health (coshh), manual handling and personal protective equipment regulations. 1.2 The procedures help protect those in social care settings by identifying risks correct procedure for reporting incidents and communicating health and safety. 1.3 Social care workers responsibilities include taking reasonable care for your own and others health and safety, report potential and actual hazards and risks, take part in health and safety training and understand and comply with health and safety instructions and procedures. Responsibilities of the manager or employer include to provide safe place to work, assess risks and take action to reduce them, to provide training, to provide welfare and first aid facilities. Responsibilities of others include to understand health and safety procedures to take responsible care for their own and others health and safety.
Analyse the differences between the concept of safeguarding and the concept of protection in relation to vulnerable adults Safeguarding is everybody’s responsibility, and includes measures to prevent or minimise the potential for abuse occurring. It means CSW’s and all people involved with the service user use a person centred approach keeping the individual safe and to promote their welfare. Protection is considered a statutory responsibility in response to individual cases where risk of harm has been identified. Protection is a central part of safeguarding and promoting welfare. It is the process of protecting an individual identified as either suffering or at risk of suffering significant harm as a result of abuse or neglect.
Also staff and managers are accountable for following training and guidelines for safeguarding. Prevention- to try and ensure the chance of abuse is avoided or the risk is reduced as much as possible. The correct safeguarding training and risk assessments are in place, to protect service users and staff. Empowerment- Allowing the service user a voice and involvement where possible to empower them to be involved in the process if possible or at least keep them updated as to what is going on with the safeguarding process. Protection- Trying the best to reduce or avoid any abuse occurring.
Building trust is essential. The code of conduct states firstly to ‘Treat people as individuals’ this meaning that each person has different needs but also each person is equal to the next person. Each individual should be treated fairly and not discriminated against, proving the appropriate care and given sufficient support and advice whilst being sympathetic and understanding. ‘Confidentiality’ is vital. The patient’s information should only be disclosed where necessary, such as if there is reason to believe they are at risk of harm or somebody else in their care is at risk and then only should it be disclosed to the suitable professional.
Explain of the role of supportive relationships in reducing the risk of abuse and neglect (P6) Supportive relationships are created to show vulnerable adults that there is someone there for them who they can turn to and someone who they can trust. In order to maintain a supportive relationship, vulnerable adults need to be treated with respect, equality, fairness, with dignity and have their right to privacy. These are very important factors to ensure the risk of abuse is reduced, when these factors aren’t followed and taken under consideration, it is then a form of abuse or neglect. In order to respect someone you must show they are entitled to their rights and not under estimate their abilities and qualities. To ensure they are treated equal, they should be treated the same as everyone else and not isolated or suppressed of opportunities.
SAFEQUARDING Identify signs and symptoms of the different types of abuse. Indicators are the signs and symptoms that draw attention to the fact that something is wrong. The presence of one or more indicators doesn’t confirm abuse. However, a cluster of several indicators may reveal a potential for abuse and a need for further assessment. Lists of indicators are not exhaustive and to be used carefully and sensitively in the assessment of vulnerability and risk.
Employees must cooperate with these arrangements and take reasonable care of themselves and others. Employers have a duty to display a health and safety law poster. Control of Substances Hazardous To Health Regulations (COSSH) 1994 Early years setting’s regularly uses cleaning products that could potentially be hazardous. Cleaning maybe required after toileting or paint spillages or any other accident. The following guidelines should be followed to minimise risk of injury: Employers should give training on control measures and how to use them, provide protective clothing and equipment along with emergency procedures.
This way I ensure risks concerning activities are minimised and therefore reducing the risk of injury or harm to the individual and myself. Understanding signs of neglect/abuse is also important so I am able to report it to the relevant third party to protect the individual. 2.1 Sometimes individuals may want to do something which could be a risk to their Health and safety. As a support worker i have a duty of care to that person and must do all that I can to keep them safe but also have a duty to respect the individuals rights and choice. 2.2 It could be that the individual no longer wants to use a walking aid but their care plan states they need it to move around.