Inappropriate moving and handling practices may result in tissue damage and contribute to ulcer formation. Once formed, pressure ulcers may prove difficult to treat and their presence may have implications on how a client may be positioned and moved and may further hinder their recovery. Many ulcers could, and should, be prevented (Disabled Living Foundation (DLF), 2001). It is therefore essential that practitioners are aware of those moving and handling techniques that may assist in the prevention of pressure ulcer formation as well as mindful of any practices that may lead to tissue damage, albeit
Describe the potential tension between maintaining an individual’s confidentiality and disclosing concerns There are some situations when confidentiality needs to be breached to report information to a higher authority. The disclosure of private and personal information should only take place when: ▶ withholding the information is likely to threaten the safety and wellbeing of others ▶ a crime has been, or is likely to be committed. It is my responsibility to check the policy and procedure at my place of work about disclosure of confidential information, in order to be clear about how to act and who to contact should the need arise. Speak to a senior person within or outside of my work setting who is able to act on the information appropriately. It is a mistake to think this is only a matter for senior
This may be difficult when their behaviour is threatening to their peers or members of staff but it underlines the need for planning and adopting well thought-out strategies where members of staff are enabled to intervene positively. Outcome 4 4.1 Challenging behaviour may include behaviours that are: • Repetitive / obsessive • Withdrawn • Aggressive • Self-injurious • Disruptive • Anti-social or illegal • Verbally abusive 4.3 Challenging behaviour is responded to by the following stepped approach: Risk Assessment Behaviour Management Plan Physical Intervention Plan Where there is judged to be an immediate risk of harm to the individual or others, proportionate restraint would be legitimate. It is a last resort, as an urgent action only to be used in exceptional circumstances using reasonable/minimal force. The stepped approach should be used if the service user is living in a residential unit, their own home, attending a day service or in any other community provision. When using the stepped approach, service users should be treated fairly, with respect and with dignity.
Unit 4222-205 Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care(HSC 024) OUTCOME 1 1.Define the following types of abuse: * Physical abuse: is the non-accidental infliction of physical force that results in bodily injury, pain or impairment.Examples: hitting,slapping,kicking,inappropriate restraint or sanctions,force feeding,misuse of medication * Sexual abuse: is a direct or indirect involvement in sexual activity without valid consent. Consent to a particular activity may not be given because: * A person has capacity and does not agree with it; * A person lacks capacity and is therefore unable to agree with it; * A person feels coerced into activity because the other person is in a position of trust, power or authority. Examples of Sexual Abuse * Unwanted physical and sexual contact, e.g. caresses; * Intercourse with someone who lacks the capacity to consent; * Rape; * Indecent exposure; * Sexual harassment (verbal or physical); * Displaying pornographic literature videos or internet sites; * Gross indecency. * Emotional/psychological abuse: is the use of threats, humiliation, bullying, swearing and other verbal conduct, or any other form of mental cruelty, which results in mental or physical distress.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) outlines regulations, guidance to try and prevent abuse taking place, abuse issues are also highlighted in the Mental Capacity Act 2005. The Protection of Vulnerable Adults scheme was introduced by the Care Standards Act 2000 (now the Essential standards). It aims to ensure that no one is allowed to work in the care sector if they have ever abused neglected or otherwise harmed vulnerable adults in their care or placed them at risk. The Sexual Offences Act 2003 makes it an offence for those engaged in providing care, assistance or services to someone with a learning disability or mental disorder to engage in sexual activity with that person whether or not that person has the capacity to
We all have the right to live our lives free from abuse. It is recognised that certain groups of people may be more likely to experience abuse and less able to access services or support to keep themselves safe. Some of these groups may include individuals with mental ill health or dementia, learning, physical or sensory disabilities, frailty due to age, types of physical illness or a drug or alcohol problem. Abuse is a violation of an individual’s human rights by another person or persons. Abuse can be • Physical – such as hitting, slapping, rough handling, misuse of medication, misuse of restraint.
Unit 4: Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care 1.1 Define the following types of abuse; Physical, Sexual, emotional/psychological, financial, self-neglect, neglect by others. - Physical abuse is any unwanted or intentional contact involving force. - Sexual abuse is any sexual action or pressure to make someone do something sexual without their consent. It can also include removing a person’s choice - like taking away the availability of birthing control or condoms, or forcing a person to perform a sexual action they are not willing to do. - Emotional and Psychological abuse can include a wide range of controlling behaviour without being physical, but causing emotional problems.
Discrimination can be seen in practise with stereotyping, labelling, disempowering, abusing, bullying, abuse of power, infringements of rights and over-riding individual’s rights. Stereotyping is when assumptions are made about groups based on information relating to a small number of people. In a health and social care setting, this discriminatory practise may be used by discriminating against someone’s disabilities or cognitive ability as they may think just because a person has a disability, that person will need constant surveillance and will never be independent when that is not necessarily true. This may affect the service user by making them feel devalued, marginalised and have low self-esteem and self-efficacy. Feeling devalued comes about when a
Such injury is considered abuse regardless of whether the caretaker intended to hurt the child. Emotional Abuse is a pattern of behavior that impairs a child's emotional development or sense of self-worth. This may include constant criticism, threats, or rejection, as well as withholding love, support, or guidance. Emotional abuse is often difficult to prove and, therefore, CPS may not be able to intervene without evidence of harm to the child. Emotional abuse is almost always present when other forms are identified.
There is really no limit to what one might see as abnormal. Our book states that abnormal behaviors are patterns of emotions, thoughts, and actions that are considered pathological diseased or disordered for one or more of these reasons, “Statistically infrequency disability, dysfunction, personal distress, or violation of any norms.” (Huffman & Carpenter, PhD, 2007) Another definition of abnormal behavior is that it is thought to be infrequent, feelings, and thoughts. “Individuals consider abnormal behavior when it violates social norms if it makes people feel threatened or anxious. Behaviors can be defined as disabilities, whether a person is impaired in some important aspect of their lives” (Jones, 2007) The four criteria’s for abnormal behavior are (1) statistical infrequency, believing that others are out to get you, or plotting against you (Huffman & Carpenter, PhD, 2007). (2) Disability or dysfunction, defined as unable to perform work or get along with others around you.