Assignment 204 Task C- short Answer Questions Ci Explain what a social care worker must do if they become aware of unsafe practice. First, discuss with his colleague (who is performing) about the unsafe practice and the risk involves result in this practice. Then he can show the safe way to do and explain how it minimise the risk. Any unsafe practice should be recorded and reported to the manager in order to be corrected informing all of the staff by providing training or necessary information. If manager does not hear you, or nothing come in action to eliminate unsafe practice, then you have all the way right to complain to the social service, CQC, health and safety commission and department of health.
Groups that have a higher risk of becoming vulnerable include, children, people with learning and physical disabilities, people suffering with mental health problems, chronically ill people and the elderly. Age concern (1986) defines vulnerability in the elderly as ‘people in need of some support, help and/or advice in order to prevent personal or social deterioration or breakdown. Without this their level of dependency on others or their ability to manage their lives as they wish, might deteriorate to the point of necessitating their removal to institutional care, which is not their preferred option and might otherwise be prevented or postponed (page 11).’ This statement is proven in my clinical experience. Whilst on placement on a busy acute medical ward, at a local hospital, I helped to care for an elderly lady, whom I shall refer to as Mrs Berry. Mrs Berry was 87 and had been admitted to hospital following a fall
Task C – Short Answer Questions Ci Explain what a social care worker must do if they become aware of unsafe practice. 5 marks A social worker must report it to their line manager or in-charge immediately and corrective measures should be implemented as soon as practically possible, to avoid harm or injury. If it involves poor working practise staff must be trained, if they are resource difficulties the employer must provide the adequate resources. And risk assessments must be carried out and correct the anomalies. Cii Describe what a social care worker must do if unsafe practice is reported but nothing is done to ensure it is corrected.
If they are still refusing you should fill out a medication refusal form and inform your supervisor. 2.2 you can get additional support and advice about how to resolve dilemmas by visiting websites, asking your supervisor, social services, your manager and other professional service providers. 3.1 to deal with a complaint you need to respond to them in an accurate and timely way, and show remorse where failings are identified and learning where possible. Report the matter to your supervisor and they will deal with it. 3.2 the main points for handling complaints are to make sure
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).
You have a duty of care to ensure the rights and needs of the vulnerable person is your main consideration. You should call a doctor or ambulance if you feel the person needs urgent medical assistance you should also call the police if you have any reason to believe the person is in immediate and serious risk of harm or if you suspect a crime has been committed. You must record the facts of what happened, you will need to record everything you saw, heard, and did to preserve evidence. You must pass on any concerns immediately to your line manager. You must listen to and belive thouse who say they have been abused to give reassurance and tell them they have done the right thing and it is not their fault do not make promises you cannot keep explain that you have a duty to tell the appropriate authorities.
If you suspect unsafe practice you should follow company policy and once you have ensured the individuals safety you can then report to your line manager. You should preserve any evidence and if recording then record as is told to you, there may be the need to use a body map which should be labelled correctly. If you have the need to report such an issue and there is no response you would need to take it to the next level. Your company should have a clear safeguarding procedure. If you still feel there is an issue being ignored then you can seek advice from an outside source.
This is why the NHS policy is very clear that staff have a duty to inform their manager or some other designated person; Matron or Ward Manager. If we suspect or have been told about a report of abuse regardless if it is trivial, then we must report it. If we delay or fail to report abuse, then it puts the service user or patient at greater risk of much greater harm. First priority would be to ensure the safety and protection of my patient. It is the responsibility of that individual to act on any suspicion, evidence of abuse or neglect by raising an alarm and incident report.
Recognize the myths about aging and negative attitudes about older adults. Start challenging the myths. There are many erroneous beliefs in our society –e.g. that older adults’ lives are less valuable and older adults are less deserving of having their rights respected; that older adults feel emotional pain less or do not have sexual feelings; or that older adults are largely responsible for growing health care or other social costs. Recognize that a label like “elderly” or “seniors” tells us little about what to expect from a person.
Dvii Explain the different stages of a risk assessment. * Identify the hazards: check out your workplace for anything that could cause harm * Decide who might be harmed and how: example people with dementia or a disability * Evaluate the risks and decide on precaution: Try to control the risks so that harm is unlikely * Record your findings and implement them: You must fill a risk assessment form * Review your assessment and update if necessary: Check your risk assessment and amend it where necessary Dviii Explain three different ways to promoting good health and safety practice in an adult social care setting. * Ensure that PPE(gloves, aprons ect) are worn at all times and that other staff are aware of this procedure * Ensure that hands are washed correctly and other staff are aware of the correct way to do this * Ensure that bodily waste is disposed off correctly and that colour coded bags are available for all staff for contaminated waste. Ensure that everyone is aware of the policies and procedures for health& safety, and infection control policies and that their training for infection control is