Assignment 205 Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care. Task A Booklet. AI. Describe in your own words what is meant by the following types of abuse: Physical Abuse: Defined as the use of physical force that may result in bodily injury, physical pain, or impairment. Physical abuse can include; Hitting, slapping, pushing, kicking, force feeding, forcing medication, leaving people to sit in faeces or urine.
1.2Indentify the signs and/or symptoms associated with each type of abuse Some signs and/or symptoms are: Physical abuse the sign are marks visible impressions such as scars, bruised, fractures, pressure sores, burns, symmetrical grip marks, unexplained hair loss, weight loss, sprains or dislocations. Sexual abuse- the signs and symptoms are bleeding in the private parts, discoloured fluids, bruises, incontinence/bed wetting, the symptoms are isolation, withdrawn, scared of being touch when receiving a personal care intimidated and changes in behaviour. Emotional/psychological abuse – are
Unit 204 Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care. Outcome 1 1.1 and 1.2 • Physical Abuse involves any treatment of a person that is violent or involves rough handling. Eg - Assault such as hitting, biting, kicking, shaking or causing burns, pushing or grabbing or rough handling. Signs/Symptoms :- Any injury not fully explained by the history given. Unexplained injuries.
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.
Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care. 1.1 Define the following types of abuse: •Physical abuse involving contact intended to cause feelings of intimidation, injury, or other physical suffering or bodily harm. •Sexual abuse is the forcing of undesired sexual behaviour by one person upon another. •Emotional/psychological abuse may involve threats or actions to cause mental or physical harm; humiliation; isolation. •Financial abuse is the illegal or unauthorised use of a person’s property, money, pension book or other valuables.
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.
Unit 204 – Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care. 1.1 Define the following types of abuse: * Physical abuse – the use of physical force that may result in injury, pain or impairment * Sexual abuse - any sexual activity which cannot or has not been consented to, also non contact abuse such as voyeurism and pornography * Emotional/psychological abuse – any act including confinement, isolation, verbal assault, humiliation, intimidation or any other treatment which may diminish the sense of identity, dignity and self-worth * Financial abuse – the unauthorised or improper use of funds, property or resources belonging to an individual * Institutional abuse – The mistreatment of people bought about by poor or inadequate care or support, or systematic poor practice that affects the whole care setting. It occurs when the individuals’ needs are sacrificed for the smooth running of a group, service or organisation * Self neglect – The failure of an adult to take care of himself or herself that causes, or is reasonably likely to cause within a short period of time, serious physical, mental or emotional harm or substantial damage to or loss of assets * Neglect by others – The failure to provide necessary care, assistance, guidance or attention that causes, or is reasonably likely to cause the person physical, mental or emotional harm or substantial damage to or loss of assets 1.2 Identify the signs or symptoms associated with each type of abuse: * Physical abuse – markings to the skin including bruises burns and lacerations, unexplained fractures, ANY injury that is not fully explained * Sexual abuse – disclosure, torn/stained clothing, difficulty in walking/sitting, sexual/urinary/vaginal infection, changes in sexual behaviour, ambivalence, deference, withdrawal, sleep disturbance *
PRINCIPLES OF SAFEGUARDING AND PROTECTION IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE Unit 204 1.1&1.2 Physical Abuse: Physical abuse is any intentional or unwanted contact with you or another person, this may include hitting or shaking someone, poisoning, burning someone or even using an object that could cause harm to an individuall. Signs and symptoms of physical abuse can be visible signs such as bruises and cuts or burns on the body or it could be broken bones and open wounds. Sexual Abuse: Sexual abuse is when any sexual activity is forced upon an individual without consent or made to participate or watch sexual activity. Signs and symptoms of sexual abuse could include injuries to or near the genital areas or bleeding or even a sexually transmitted infection can be a sign of inappropriate sexual behaviour. Emotional and psychological abuse: Emotional and psychological abuse is when physical abuse is being made or even threats these can have a big impact.
HSC024 Principles of Safeguarding and Protection in Health and Social Care 1.1 Define the following types of abuse: Physical abuse - Physical abuse is where someone inflicts physical harm or discomfort to an individual and fails to meet the required standards of physical care, this could include hitting, punching, medication misuse, withholding food and drink etc. Sexual abuse – Sexual Abuse refers to sexually assaulting an individual who is not consenting or does not understand what they are consenting to. Emotional/psychological abuse – This includes threats or bribes in order to make someone do something or make them keep something a secret. This also includes name calling, intimidation and being prevented from receiving the proper support required Financial abuse – This includes stealing money, pressure or persuasion into spending money on things that benefits the person supporting the service user. Institutional abuse – Individuals are mistreated due to poor practise of a company, this could include understaffing and neglect etc.
Work 1 : Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care 1. Know how to recognise signs of abuse 1.1 Define the following types of abuse: • physical abuse : Includes ; hitting, slapping, pushing, kicking, misuse of medication, misuse of restraint, inappropriate sanctions. • sexual abuse : Includes; rape and sexual assault , or sexual acts to which the vulnerable adult has not consented or could not consent, or where pressure was applied to secure their consent. • emotional/psychological abuse: Includes; verbal abuse, psychological abuse, threats, deprivation of contact, humiliation, blaming, controlling or intimidation. • financial abuse: Includes ; theft, fraud, exploitation, pressure in connection with wills, property or financial transactions.