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
Sam fellows rose lodge Unit P1 1 understand the legislation, regulations and policies that underpin the protection of vulnerable adults. 1.1 Safeguarding is to protect vulnerable adults that are at risk of harm, being abused and or neglected. Abuse can take place anywhere and be in many different forms. Safeguarding vulnerable adults What is safeguarding? Safeguarding is the multi-disciplinary work we do to minimise and manage risk to adults who may be vulnerable.
To maintain as much independance as is possible. And to retain dignity and respect for the individual. Risk assessments should be regularly reviewed as an individuals health, independance and mental capacity can change. It is important to use an agreed risk assessment process as it allows you to evaluate any risks and possible consequences that may be involved in an activity or lifestyle that an individual wishes to partisipate in. It allows you to find other ways that maybe less risky and to record the alternatives.
We do however, have both a responsibility and duty, as set out in your organisation’s child protection procedures, to act in order that the appropriate agencies can investigate and take any necessary action to protect a child. Physical abuse Physical abuse is deliberately causing physical harm to a child. This might involve punching; kicking, biting, burning, scalding, shaking, throwing or beating with objects such as belts, whips, or sticks. It also includes poisoning, giving a child alcohol or illegal drugs, drowning or suffocation. Physical harm may also be caused when a parent or carer fabricates the symptoms of illness in a child.
Something that is very important is to screen suicidal or homicidal ideations. The client and clinician as well as others safety has to be considered. If a client has either and they appear to be a safety risk a clinician has a duty to warn by contacting law enforcement. Screening for past and present mental health disorders is an important step and should be taken seriously. When contacting other providers they may be treating a client for other mental health disorders.
Every situation of elder abuse may need a different approach with preventative strategies. As stated, “some examples of strategies include: Abuse Registries & Criminal Background Checks, addressing ageism, advance planning tools, and public Awareness”. Generally, the term “abuse registry” refers to a list of offenders with proved occurrences of abuse and with many cases it is used to conclude whether certain people should be forbidden from working with defenseless people or in specific situations, like a home for elders. Registries are sometimes thought of as a preventative “line of defense”. With registries individuals have been discovered to have abused an adult or elder during a background check for job inquiries.
In the health and social care settings, difficulties may arise when trying to implement ant-discriminatory practices. These issues may lie with staff or with patients who think they might be being discriminated against. In these situations it is the company or the managers responsibility to promote anti-discriminatory practise with the staff and patients. It is also important to act professionally and quickly against discriminatory actions that happen within the company. It is important that when implementing anti-discriminatory practise because there are different factors that could affect different people.
Assignment 204 - Task A booklet on Safeguarding Physical Abuse: Signs of physical abuse could be bruises, scratches etc, behavioual changes could also be an indicator, if you think physical abuse has occured document bruises, take photographs and record what you have seen and report it to your manager Sexual Abuse: Signs of sexual abuse could be torn clothing, marks on the body,Unusual pattern or location of injury, the service user could become withdrawn, although this is not a conclusive clue of abuse it could be an indicator Emotional/Psychological Abuse: The service user could become withdrawn, weepy and emotional, they may act different with other service users and care staff, shouting, making horrible comments, ridiculing are all forms of emotional or psychological abuse Financial Abuse: signs of financial abuse are that the service user can not have any money of their own,family member or representative refuses to spend money on the adult’s behalf, so they can not be independant, someone could be giving the service user a little money but keeping the rest for themselves Institutional Abuse: Institutional abuse usually occurs when the individual needs of the person are ignored in favour of set procedures and routines. This could include having restrictive bedtimes, not providing adequate activities for mental and spiritual fulfillment, rigid visiting times or even non compliance with a personal care plan. All of these lead to a serious impact on the quality of life for the individual involved. Self Neglect: Self-neglect is a behavioural condition in which an individual neglects to attend to their basic needs, such as personal hygiene, appropriate clothing, feeding, or tending appropriately to any medical conditions they have. Symptoms of this could be poor hygiene and poor diet.
SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIFIC COMMUNICATION NEEDS TASK C It is crucial for a support worker to be aware and take the matter carefully, because the capability to make decisions among individuals is different. it may looks quite simple to think that people with mental impairment, physical illness or people how have got language barriers, may have affect their capabilities to express agreement. A professional carer will understand how to work sensitively with service user individually and design goals to achieve successful outcomes. The mental capacity act clearly defines that every adult has the right to make their own decisions. It must be assumed that they have the capacity to do so, unless it has been proven otherwise.
To understand and be able to pass on the procedures in place if we are suspicious or aware of abuse, an individual being endangered or poor work practice by another carer or agency. Reporting, recording are the steps needed to ensure that any form of safeguarding or protection issues are dealt with immediately and correctly. 2.1. Potential conflicts or dilemmas that may arise between the duty of care and an individuals rights There are many conflicts or dilemmas which could occur within my workplace, some may be minor and some serious which could put a person or others at risk. In situations where there is a conflict of interest or a dilemma between an individuals rights and your duty of care it is best practise to make sure the individual is aware of the consequences of their choice and assess whether they have the mental capacity ( mental capacity act ) It