This form of abuse could well be accepted as common practice across an organisation. New members of staff can be introducing to poor, and potentially abusive, care practices by staff telling them ‘this is the way we do things here’. Example of this is leaving the door open in a toilet so people can see so you can check on them this is an invasion of privacy as these people are dependent on others for care (locus parentis). Bullying within the care services for example is having favourite service users and treating others differently, this is bullying as it’s not the same treatment this includes UN professional comments towards an individual’s body when dressing or bathing them and also feeding them to fast. Abuse happens mostly in care homes making them most at risk, because the individuals are vulnerable are they may have the following physical disabilities, ill health,
They can be disposed of or changed and washed after every use. Some PPE used are gloves, gowns, masks and aprons. 2.5 The concept of risk in dealing with specific types of contamination are each item or area will require assessing before cleaning, disinfection or sterilization before task is carried out. Low risk, for example floors, furniture, mobility aids. Medium risk for example bedpans, urinals, commodes.
Principles of safe guarding and protection in health and social care 1.Physical abuse is deliberate physical force that may result in bodily injury, pain, or impairment. Both old and young people can be physically abused. There are signs or indicators to show physical abuse and there are ways in which victims and abusers act or Interact with each other. Physical abuse includes the smashing of personal belongings, being held against your will, slapped, bitten, kicked, pinched, punched, burnt with cigarettes. Signs of physical abuse in adults are: bruising, particularly in well-protected and covered areas, burns - including friction burns and scalds, unexplained hair loss, significant weight loss, etc...
UNIT 4222-205 PRINCIPLES OF SAFEGUARDING AND PROTECTION IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE 1.1 AND 1.2 DEFINE AND IDENTIFY THE SIGNS OR SYMPTOMS OF EACH TYPE OF ABUSE PHYSICAL ABUSE Physical abuse can take the foillowing forms - punching, slapping, nipping, hair pulling, biting, excessive force, burning/scalding, force feeding. Physical abuse can be defined as any situation where the care giver causes physical harm or asserts their will physically ver the service user. Symptoms can include bruising, bite marks, burns, changes in behaviour eg, becomming withdrawn, emotional, moody, aggressive. SEXUAL ABUSE Sexual abuse can take the form of making the service user take part in any sexual acts that they would not wish to, taking photographs of the service user in innapropiate sexual situations, or via the internet. This can show itself as loss of inhibitions, loss of self esteem, becomming withdrawn and emotional, depression, self harm.
1.1 Define the following types of abuse: • Physical: Hitting, slapping, kicking • Sexual: Unwanted advances, indecent exposure, harassment • Emotional: Intimidation, blaming • Financial: Misappropriation of monies, not giving correct change • Institutional: Where a person is not treated as an individual • Neglect: Inadequate care, denial of basic rights 1.2 Identify the signs and/or symptoms associated with each type of abuse Physical Abuse • Injuries that are the shape of objects • injuries in a variety of stages or injuries that have not received medical attention • A person being taken to many different places to receive medical attention • Skin infections • Dehydration or unexplained weight changes or medication being lost • Behaviour that indicates that the person is afraid or avoiding the perpetrator • Change of behaviour Sexual Abuse • Sexually transmitted diseases or pregnancy • Tears or bruises in genital/anal areas • Soreness when sitting • Signs that someone is trying to take control of their body image, for example, anorexia, bulimia or self-harm • Sexualised behaviour • Inappropriately dressed Emotional Abuse • Difficulty gaining access to the adult on their own • The adult not getting access to medical care or appointments with other agencies • Low self-esteem or lack of confidence and anxiety • Increased levels of confusion • Increased urinary or faecal incontinence • Sleep disturbance • The person feeling/acting as if they are being watched all of the time • Decreased ability to communicate • Language being used that is not usual for the service user • Deference/submission to the perpetrator Financial • Sudden loss of assets • Unusual or inappropriate financial transactions • Visitors whose visits always coincide with the day a person's benefits are cashed • Insufficient food in the house
Unit 4222-205 Principles of Safeguarding and protection in health and social care (HSC 024) Physical Abuse Physical abuse can be defined as an act by an individual or group involving contact intended to cause feelings of physical pain, injury, or other physical suffering or bodily harm. Actions could be physical such as hitting, pinching or kicking or it could be not giving a person their correct dosage of medicine, or enough to eat and drink. Physical abuse also covers such things as not allowing someone enough sleep, and subjecting them to cold or heat. Signs The most obvious sign that someone is being physically abused is bruises and cuts. Some other signs are less obvious, but can include weight loss.
L3- HSC Technical Certificate unit worksheet Unit 204 – Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care The numbers in the bracket after each question relate to the assessment criteria in the standards 1. Define the following types of abuse: (1.1.1) a. physical abuse This doesn’t mean that you have any physical marks on you if you’re the victim, but it is usually a physical act resulting in abuse here are some examples; being pushed or shoved, being slapped, bitten, kicked punched ETC, being denied access to places like the toilet or the ability to wash, and in more extreme cases being burned, attempted to kill or actual murder. Signs and symptoms of physical abuse; a person may be withdrawn or hide away when in the presents their abusers or maybe even anyone at all, may be quite or not speak at all, they may not want to see people, abuse can lead to the person neglecting themselves (see answer to 1f for description). They may have physical injuries like bruises, burns, and even broken bones. Cowering, flinching and weight loss are also common, Physical abuse is related to Emotional/psychological abuse there are further signs and symptoms there.
For example, the use of nicotine gum or nicotine patches may be contraindicated in patients with a past medical history of allergic reactions, cardiovascular disease, peripheral vascular disease, hepatic insufficiency, hyperthyroidism, insulin-dependent diabetes or peptic ulcer. The patient’s primary care provider should perform a thorough physical examination to evaluate the safety of using such smoking cessation aids. A smoking history, including all attempts to quit, is also important. Assessment and evaluation of these areas will help determine the choice of educational material, community resources, support systems, degree of addiction to nicotine, and ultimately, the best method of smoking cessation for each
Unit 204 Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care. Outcome 1 Know how to recognise signs of abuse. 1.1 Define the following types of abuse: Physical abuse- Any abuse involving the use of force is classified as physical abuse. This can mean: Punching, hitting, slapping, pinching, kicking, in fact any form of physical attack Burning or scalding Restraint such as tying up or tying people to beds or furniture Refusal to allow access to toilet facilities Deliberate starvation or force feeding Leaving the individuals in wet or soiled clothing or bedding as a deliberate act to demonstrate power and strength of the abuser Excessive or inappropriate use of medication A carer causing illness or injury to someone he or she cares for in order to gain attention Sexual abuse- Sexual abuse, whether of adults or children, can also involve abuse of a position of power. Children can never be considered to give consent to any sexual activity of any description.
Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care Know how to recognise signs of abuse. 1.1a -Define the following types of abuse - Physical abuse Physical abuse is where inappropriate or deliberate physical force is used to the detriment of the individual. Signs of physical abuse can include some or many of the following possible indicators: bruising, fractures, burns, bedsores, fear, cowering or flinching, depression, unexplained weight loss. Unexpected or multiple indicators should at least raise the question of whether physical abuse is happening. 1.1b -Define the following types of abuse - Sexual abuse Sexual abuse is where an individual is either forced or coerced into unwanted sexual activity.