The policies and procedures are kept in a folder in the office so every member of staff can read them if they are unsure in any way. The policies and procedures are also in place to protect the company in case anything goes wrong. Examples of policies and procedures in the workplace are health and safety, risk assessment, person centred planning and the complaints procedure etc. Personal information is confidential and should be locked away in a cupboard, behind a locked door as required by the data protection act. If personal information is stored on a computer then it is important that the computer is secured with a password and the computer must also be kept behind a locked door.
Safeguarding of vulnerable adults is the process of informing the relevant authority such as police and health officials' cases of abuse to the elderly citizens. A vulnerable adult is a person, who is or may be in need of community care services on the basis of mental or other disability, age or poor health. Vulnerable adults are adults who for various reasons can be more at risk of being abused, or are at risk of putting themself in danger. Either financially, sexually, physically, mentally, by neglect etc. Some things that make people vulnerable can be physical illnesses, physical disability (such as being unable to move, so unable to escape), inability to communicate, mental illness, learning disability, loss of a sense (hearing impairment or visual impairment).
Gain Access to Homes GAIN ACCESS TO THE HOMES OF INDIVIDUALS, DEAL WITH EMERGENCIES AND ENSURE SECURITY 1.1 Care and support workers ensure the security and safety of the home and the service user at all times when providing personal care. Clear protocols are in place in relation to entering the homes of service users which cover: • knocking/ringing bell and speaking out before entry • written and signed agreements on key holding • safe handling and storage of keys outside the home • confidentiality of entry codes • alternative arrangements for entering the home • action to take in case of loss or theft of keys • action to take when unable to gain entry • securing doors and windows • discovery of an accident to the service user • other emergency situations Identity cards are provided for all care and Identity cards are provided for all care and support staff entering the home of service users. The cards should display: • a photograph of the member of staff • the name of the person and employing organisation in large print • the contact number of the organisation My client and his wife live together in their own home and facial recognition is still the most prevalent requirement when entering the home. There is a care at the home twenty four hours a day so access is always attained especially as the covering carer is aware of when I will be arriving and at what time. This is always planned and the same every week.
Share What You Know * Share important information with the authorities on family members who are elderly or have any disabilities. This is extremely important for households that have someone bedridden, or in a wheelchair, that may need extra help evacuating their home. Share plans with friends and family members outside the home so they know that their family is safe in an emergency. The living and entertainment rooms are both rooms that have a lot of electrical wiring it is very important that you get all the loose wires off the ground to prevent any electrocution form occurring, also remember to check window sills for any
The sociocultural explanation of autism is not considered valid and is not supported by research. The theory is based on the idea that autism is a result of parents who reject and are cold toward their child; studies are unable to prove this to be true. 3. What forms of treatment are helpful for a person with autism? Treatments are geared towards helping children with autism to behave and communicate in a positive way.
A buzzer system is used for parents and visitors to the nursery so that strangers can't enter the building. Most perminant full time members of staff have the key for the door to let themselfs in and out of the building. Regualr room checks are carried out to ensure there are no missing children and mental head counts are done inbetween these
• Employees Policies and procedures- To make sure that all records that are kept in the office are put away in a locked secure cabinet • Health and social care act 2008- requires us to publish a code that sets out the practice we will follow in obtaining, handling, using and disclosing confidential personal information according to our regulated activity. Aii Explain how legal requirements and codes of practice affect the day to day work of a social care worker in relation to handling information. Within the homes there are many legal requirements and codes of practices that are put into place to ensure that staff know what is expected of them when handling information. By having these legal requirements, staff can show good practice by following the correct guidelines e.g. talking about the service user away from other service users.
Who is a vulnerable adult? A vulnerable adult is any person aged 18 years or over, who is, or may be, unable to take care of themselves or are unable to protect themselves against significant harm or exploitation. This may be because they have a mental health problem, a disability, visual or hearing problems, are old and frail or have some form of illness. Why do we need to protect vulnerable adults? Vulnerable adults have the right to live their lives free from abuse.
They have a close community based system. Starting at the living or housing area, almost every apartment and all new ones are either gated communities or controlled access buildings. With gates that actually close and are locked at night. All of the middle class and upper class apartments or condos will have private security that is on duty 24 hours a day. All ground floor apartments must have bars or security windows; they use zoning and building codes to help with security.
Although different British governments have said that it regards itself bound by the Convention and refers to it in child protection guidance, it has not become part of UK law. There is no single piece of legislation that covers safeguarding children and young people in the UK; different laws and guidelines cover different parts of the UK –England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland (NSPCC, 2010; page 1). Definition of abuse in regards to children and young people is Abuse and neglect are forms of maltreatment of a child. Somebody may abuse or neglect a child by inflicting harm, or by failing to act to prevent harm. A child may be abused in a family, institutional or community setting.