I will make sure that I let my manager know and report and record this in private but if the allegation is about my manager or the manager is unwilling to do anything, I will follow my company policy of reporting abuse and report to CQC. Explain the actions to take if an individual alleges that they are being abused If an individual alleges that they are being abused, I will make sure that I listen to the individual carefully to know exactly what happened. If it is in my place of work and the name of the person that abused the individual is known, whether
This paper will address why Jerry is not qualified to refill any prescription medication. If Jerry is protected if a lawsuit is filled. Jerry’s decision is a tough one, legal and ethical issues and advice will be provided for Jerry’s use. Jerry’s medical training does not qualify him to issue a refill order as well as the pharmacy law. A licensed practical nurse is below a registered nurse level and not even an RN can do this.
Barriers to accessing services These are the factors that prevent an individual gaining access to health, social care and early years services. It may be that they do not know about the services available. Individuals may face more than on barrier to accessing services. Physical barriers * These are objects that prevent an individual from getting where they must go e.g. a wheelchair user is unable to enter a building because the doorway is too narrow or there are steps so they can’t get to the entrance.
All employees should report any concerns of abuse they have. These might include evidence or suspicions of bad practice by colleagues and managers, or abuse by another individual, another worker or an individual’s family member or friends. If you have any doubt at any time, you should discuss any issues you have with your manager. Adhering to the duty of care contributes to allowing the individuals I work with and care for to live and work in an environment free from stress, neglect and harm. 2.1 Describe potential conflicts or dilemmas that may arise between the duty of care and an individual’s rights.
After Colleen had said she cannot make that decision, Halvorson explained that EMS takes total responsibility for the medical care instructed. Colleen’s word choices and tone did not express sympathy or urgency as she continuously put off Halvorson’s plea to find someone else to keep Lorraine Bayless from taking her last breath (Kern County Fire Department, 2013). Duty-based Ethics Although Colleen is the facility’s Resident Service Director, she identifies herself as a nurse to the 911 dispatcher (Kern County Fire Department, 2013). For a nurse, on or off duty, to see someone laying on the floor as if he or she is lifeless and not do anything about it, is in violation of duty-based and virtue-based ethics. When someone becomes a nurse he or she agrees to the responsibility of taking medical action in the presence of a medical emergency, using their better judgment (Fantz, 2013).
A dilemma may also arise vwhen there is a need to give information about the individual but is also in the individual’s best interest, or where there may be a public safety concern. 2.2 Firstly you would go to your supervisor or manager to make them aware of the issues and for extra help They will also be able to get help from other sources eg Doctor or other healthcare professional. Also trade unions will be able too offer advice. 3.1 if anyone wants to make a complaint about anything my first action would be to try and resolve the issue myself. After that it may need to go higher up to a senior or my manager, failing that I
Implement person centred approaches in health and social care (HSC 026) Question Point Answer 3 1 To protect yourself and service users from allegations of abuse To make sure that the service user consents To comply with policies and procedures 2 First I would speak to my manager or out of hours on-call and if need be an MDT meeting would be arranged to see if the service user has the mental capacity to make the said decision 4 1 Develops skills Develops knowledge Promotes well being Promotes good mental health 5 3 As this is their opinion and not theirs and may influences their choices that they make 4 Stage 1: Staff who receive the complaint with try to start the complains procedure straight away, when this is not possible they will contact their line manager to deal with the process After talking the issue through (weather with the service user or an advocate) the manager will ask then to put the complaint in writing ( or be supported to do by staff) Details of the complaint will be formally referenced and recorded on the ‘complaints tracker’ and in the services users file in the property Stage 2: When the complaint is received in writing it will be passed on to the named ‘complaints manager’ who will record it in the ‘complaints file’ and send an acknowledgement letter and details of Eden’s complaints procedure within 5 working days If the complaint is not made by the service user but on their behalf, then consent of the service user (preferably in writing) will be obtained from the person making the complaint. If the person making the compliant does not wish for Eden to investigate the complaint, they will be advised to contact the CQC and be given relative contact details. On receipt of the complaint, Eden will begin an investigation and within 28 days Eden should be in position to provide a full explanation to the
Unit 205 Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care. Outcome 2 know how to respond to suspected or alleged abuse. 1. Explain the action to take when there are suspicions that an individual is being abused. Read the polices and procedures and comply with them, make sure you tell a senior member of staff, then they can take the next step and get to the route of the situation.
To deal with these dilemmas in a wise way, a social worker has to keep in mind of their responsibilities and the six Core Values, which are the key points of this case study. Key words: ethical dilemmas, professional responsibilities, the Core Values A Case Study on Ethical Dilemmas, Social Workers’ Responsibilities and Core Values In this case scenario, the dilemma arises when I find out that the plan of closing the mental hospital made by my employing agency is detrimental to my clients’ well-being. Normally, I should be obligated to implement any plans issued by my agency. However, when a policy is unjust and harms my clients’ rights and resources to their well-being, its violation may be justified. To an ethical social worker, a person’s rights to well-being may override laws, policies, and arrangements of organizations (Hepworth, Rooney, Strom-Gottfried, & Larsen, 2010, p. 73).
We also ask the children to take part in risk assessing areas. Every session they assess the cloakroom and kitchen area and note down any risks they find. If we take the children on an outing the staff will walk around the route we will be going on and assess any risks which might occur on our outing. Coshh 1994 (amended 2002) COSHH is the law that requires employers to control substances that are hazardous to health. You can prevent or reduce workers exposure to hazardous substances by: Finding out what the health hazards are; Deciding how to prevent harm to health (risk assessment); Providing control measures to reduce harm to health; Making sure they are used ; Keeping all control measures in good working order; Providing information, instruction and training for employees and others; Providing monitoring and health surveillance in appropriate cases; Planning for emergencies: Most businesses use substances, or products that are mixtures of substances.