Persuading, tricking or threatening a person out of money, property or possessions. Cashing pensions or cheques with authorisation, Use of money for purposes other than what was intended. Institutional Abuse Is the mistreatment of people brought about by poor or inadequate care or support, or systematic poor practice that effects the whole setting. This mainly occurs when the individual’s wishes and needs are sacrificed for the smooth running of the home. This can happen in several ways lack of person centred care, no flexibility in bed times, lack of personal clothing or possessions, lack of choice in food or menus.
Institutional Abuse: you would normally associate this with care or nursing homes although this can happen in someone’s own home, it is when the standard of care is not met, neglect and poor practice which results in adequate care. Signs and Symptoms: not being treated with dignity or respect, not having a choice, denial of visitors or contact from family or friends, freedom to go out, inadequate staffing levels. Self neglect: isolation, personal hygiene, drug or alcohol abuse, eating disorder. Signs and Symptoms: depression, poor person hygiene, smelling, greasy hair, losing/gaining weight, suicidal thoughts. Neglect by others: Ignoring warning signs, not given medication, prevention of accessing external services, not feeding or given client drink if client can not do this themselves.
Unit 04 Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care 1.1Define the following types of abuse: Physical abuse - are slapping, scratching, punching, kicking, burning, punishing, restraining, these types of abuse are visible as they leaves marks and impression on the body. Sexual abuse – this is when an individual is molested without consent these are sexually inappropriate touching, looks, gesture, verbally, names calling. Emotional/psychological abuse – these abuse are blaming, being sweared at, treat unfairly, humiliated deprive of love. Financial abuse- to exploit someone, to take money or belongings from then with there permission (theft). Institutional abuse – to give poor care to someone , this can be neglect or physical and all the above this also includes batch care , lack of support, example giving everyone the same toiletries, waking up time, meals at the some time and choice of food.
Assignment 205 Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care. Task A Booklet. AI. Describe in your own words what is meant by the following types of abuse: Physical Abuse: Defined as the use of physical force that may result in bodily injury, physical pain, or impairment. Physical abuse can include; Hitting, slapping, pushing, kicking, force feeding, forcing medication, leaving people to sit in faeces or urine.
Unit 5 1, Know how to recognise signs of abuse. 1.1 Define the following types of abuse : * Physical abuse - can be hitting, punching, biting, shaking, burning, scalding, throwing, force feeding or anything else that causes physical harm to an individual. * Sexual abuse – Could be forcing an individual to take part in sexual acts, penetrative or non-penetrative, these include rape and buggery, sexual assault. Watching sexually explicit materials such as on the internet, dvd etc. * Emotional/psychological abuse – Ranges from bullying, scaring a person with threats or fear, lowering self-esteem by de-valuing, verbal abuse and swearing, expecting too high expectations on the individual and exploitation.
HSC024 Principles of Safeguarding and Protection in Health and Social Care 1.1 Define the following types of abuse: Physical abuse - Physical abuse is where someone inflicts physical harm or discomfort to an individual and fails to meet the required standards of physical care, this could include hitting, punching, medication misuse, withholding food and drink etc. Sexual abuse – Sexual Abuse refers to sexually assaulting an individual who is not consenting or does not understand what they are consenting to. Emotional/psychological abuse – This includes threats or bribes in order to make someone do something or make them keep something a secret. This also includes name calling, intimidation and being prevented from receiving the proper support required Financial abuse – This includes stealing money, pressure or persuasion into spending money on things that benefits the person supporting the service user. Institutional abuse – Individuals are mistreated due to poor practise of a company, this could include understaffing and neglect etc.
SYMPTOMS: Crying, depressed, change in sleeping patterns, eating problems, quiet, withdrawn, low self esteem, no confidence, weight loss, nervous or noticeable change of behaviour around certain person. FINANCIAL ABUSE Stealing, fraud, withholding money, borrowing money, pressurising an individual for money, or assets. SYMPTOMS: Lack of funds for everyday necessaties, unpaid bills, loss of money, large cash withdrawals with no evidence of anything being bought, unwillingness to participate in activities through lack of funds, certain possessions going missing, INSTITUTIONAL ABUSE
* Physical – Hitting, slapping, kicking * Sexual – unwanted advances, indecent exposure, harassment * Psychological/Emotional – Intimidation, blaming * Financial – misappropriation of monies, not giving correct change * Institutional – where a person is not treated as an individual 1.2 Identify the signs and or symptoms associated with each type of abuse. * Physical – Skin infections * A person being taken to many different places to receive medical attention (called shopping) * Dehydration or unexplained weight changes or medication being lost * Change of behaviour * Injuries that are the shape of objects * Sexual – Sexually transmitted diseases or pregnancy * Tears or bruises in genital/anal areas * Soreness when sitting * Inappropriately dressed * Emotional – Difficulty gaining access to the service user on their own * The service user not getting access to medical care or appointments with other people. * Sleep disturbance * The service user feeling acting as if they are being watched all the time. * Decreased ability to communicate * Increased urinary or faecal incontinence. * Financial – Sudden loss of assets * Unusual or inappropriate financial transactions * Bills not being paid * A sense that the service user is being tolerated in the house due to the income they bring in, sometimes with that person not being included in the activities the rest of the family enjoys.
Things to look out for are; • Not paying bills • Unexpected/unexplained lack of money • Objects missing from home • Overly protective of money & personal belongings Institutional Abuse A form of abuse which occurs within an organisation sacrificing an individual’s needs or safety for the sake of smooth running the service or practice, some examples of this include; • No specific training given to staff • Inadequate equipment given to support care staff • Frequent hospital admissions • No care plan Self-Neglect Self-neglect is when an individual harms or neglects themselves. This could happen through a choice of lifestyle or the individual may be depressed, have poor health, memory loss, or physically unable to care for self & may need outside help. Signs to look out for are; • Hunger or thirsty • Dirty or unkempt
Know how to recognise signs of abuse Define the following types of abuse and identify the signs and/or symptoms associated with each type of abuse: * physical abuse * sexual abuse * emotional/psychological abuse * financial abuse * institutional abuse * self-neglect * neglect by others Physical Abuse: Physical abuse is a conscious use of strength and power that can lead to injuries and pain inflicted on the victim. People of all different ages can be physical abused, physical abuse includes hitting, slapping, pushing, pinching, force feeding, kicking, burning, misuse of medication and restraint. A carer causing illness or injury to someone in order to gain attention for themselves. Threatened or hurt with