• If you can, try and ensure that the alleged perpetrator does not have any contact with the victim. • Record any physical signs or injuries using a body map or hand drawing. Write a description of any physical signs or injures including size, shape, colour etc. • Always remember to sign and date your notes and any other records you have. Avi, The national policies that set out requirements for safeguarding individuals are:- • No Secrets Human Rights Act 2000.
Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care Short Answer Questions NVQ Unit 5 – 1.3, 4.1, 4.2, 5.2, 5.3 Tech Cert Unit 4 – 1.3, 4.1, 4.2, 5.2, 5.3 1. Explain what a care worker must do if they become aware of unsafe practices. Firstly they must ensure that the service user is safe and out of any immediate danger, and preserve any evidence of the abuse if there is any. They then need to report this to a supervisor/manager who should then contact social services and/or the police. Also reports will need to be written up.
Aiii Explain two ways of helping other practitioners to understand the importance of handling information securely. Explain the potential consequences of handling personal information securely and to follow the legislation and codes of practice. They summarise the main points of legal requirement for handling information; •Data Protection Act 1998 •Freedom of information Act 2000. Aiv Explain two ways of helping other practitioners to understand the different systems used to record information in adult social care settings. By explaining the importance of keeping confidential information such as daily recordings or daily activities in a secure place and not to pass on any information to anyone outside of the individual’s direct team.
According to UK law, a duty of care applies to all people you come into contact with, but it is of particular significance where children, young people and adults that require safeguarding are concerned, because they are unable to meet their own needs or may be aware of potential danger. Health and social care organisations have what is called a duty of care towards the people they look after. That means that they must do everything they can to keep the people in their care safe from harm. It is not only the care establishment that needs to prioritise the safety, welfare and interests of the people using its services, but also the care workers of the establishment. My employer also has a duty of care for staff members, to ensure that working conditions are safe, and suitable to deliver the service.
NVQ Unit 1 – Introduction to Duty of Care in Health, Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s Settings. 1.1 – Define the term ‘Duty of Care’. A moral or legal obligation to ensure the safety or well-being of others. 1.2 – Describe how the duty of care affects your own work role. The duty of care in my work role is based around looking after the residents in our care and maintaining their safety and dignity.
This could lead to conflict between the individual’s family / carers if staff involved other agencies such as Social Services. Dilemmas could be knowing when to get further help regarding adult protection and safeguarding issues for example if you did not refer the case to social services the individual might still continue to suffer abuse. Another dilemma would be knowing when to break confidentiality and share information. If you have any concerns about an individual or feel they are at risk you need to share them and report it, it is always better to be safe
• 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?
Legislation Mental health (care and treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 came into effect in October 2005 and the act has essential principles at its core; these include: • Non-discrimination • Equality • Informal care(caring for someone without use of compulsory powers) • Respect for carers This act promises to make a big difference for people with mental illness, mental disorders and learning disability’s so they can receive effective care and treatment. The mental health act covers issues like: • When a person can be taken to hospital against his/her will • When a person can be given treatment against his/her will • What rights a person has when they are receiving care and treatment • What safeguards are in place to protect the persons rights The act very clearly specifies the rights of the
| The COSSH regulation promotes the safety of individuals with in a health and social care setting through abiding to the regulations. By carrying out a risk assessment it helps to ensure people to understand hazards and recognise them quickly so that risks of people become wounded it minimised. This will the protect people from being harmed and injured due to hazards. This act ensures that people are safeguarded from hazardous substances and minimising the risk of people becoming
Staff are expected to disclose any convictions, court orders, cautions, reprimands and warnings that may affect their suitability to work with children. Ofsted checks for the suitability of the setting overall. Anyone who has not been checked will not be allowed to have any unsupervised contact with children (eg taking them to the toilet alone). Information regarding DBS checking, identity checking, vetting, qualifications and any other relevant history should be recorded in the setting. Settings must also refer to the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006