From now on we are following a updated risk assesment plan and moving Mrs.A how she requested. 4. If a relative or friend has made a decision about Mrs. A care, support or life that she is not happy or comfortable with, i need to support Mrs. A to question or challenge the decision.My job is to make sure Mrs. A has a clare understanding. If Mrs. A remains sure that she is not happy with the decision, once she has information i can work with S/U to support her to challenge the decision. Any changes that are made as a result of this challenger must be safe for me, Mrs. A and anyone else involved.
HSC024 - Evidence Unit 5 – Principles of Safeguarding and Protection in Health and Social Care. 1.1 Define the following types of abuse: * Physical abuse * Sexual abuse * Emotional/psychological abuse * Financial abuse * Institutional abuse * Self neglect * Neglect by others Physical abuse: hitting, slapping, kicking. Sexual abuse: unwanted advances, indecent exposure, harassment. Emotional/psychological abuse: intimidation, blaming. Financial abuse: misappropriation of monies, not giving correct change.
Unit 10 Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care. Outcome 1 1.1 / 1.2 Define the following types of abuse and identify and/or symptoms associated with each type of abuse. Physical abuse can include: • hitting • punching • slapping • pinching • kicking • burning • misuse of medication • force feeding • catheterisation for convenience of staff • refusing toilet facilities • leaving people in wed/soiled bedding or clothing. Physical abuse is deliberate force being used and can result in bodily injury, impairment or pain. It can happen to anybody young or old and there are many indicators/signs of when physical abuse is taking place however, the list below is only an indicator not a definite that abuse is happening.
* Neglect by others is when signs of neglect are identify/recognised and ignored by others apart from the affected party. 1.2 Identifying the signs and/or symptoms associated with each type of abuse: Types of abuse | Signs and/or symptoms | Physical abuse | Signs that physical abuse is taking place include injuries that are consistent with physical abuse, injuries that are the shape of objects, presence of several injuries of a variety of ages, injuries that have not received medical attention, a person being taken to many different places to receive medical attention, pressure sores, skin infections, dehydration, unexplained weight changes or medication being "lost". It may include physical conditions that mean a person is restrained or imprisoned (e.g. locks that the person cannot use, wheel chair tyres deflated).The abused person display signs that they are afraid
Booklet about safeguarding: Physical Abuse, is a form of abuse which causes physical harm to an individual. This can be biting, burning, force feeding, hitting, scalding, suffocating, shaking and throwing. Sexual Abuse, is when consent is not given to sexual activity, this can be sexual penetration to any part of the body, inappropriate touching, making sexual related comments which provide sexual gratification for the abuser and being exposed to pornographic material. Emotional Abuse, is when a person is the subject of emotional distress, this can be bullying, threats of fear, shouting, swearing, devaluing a persons self- esteem or withdrawing of affection. Financial Abuse, is the abuse of a person's money matters, this can be from stealing money, tricking a person into spending money, with holding money from a person, or making decisions in the abusers interest.
If that happens the Service will talk to you and try to persuade you to get help, but if you don’t agree the Service can get help without your permission if he or she thinks it’s best for you. This will only happen if the service is concerned about your safety. 205 – 5.3 Q. Describe the action to take if suspected abuse or unsafe practices have been reported but nothing has been done in response. A.
Sexual abuse leaves both behavior and physical signs. Some signs are complaints of genital or anal pain. Irritation, bleeding, and bruising to thighs are also some signs. Most likely the victim has been handled roughly since the attack is about the abuser’s satisfaction, so the victim may also have difficulty in walking or sitting for long periods of time. Sexually transmitted diseases/infections and blood in the victim’s clothing are also signs of sexual abuse.
Unit 5 – Principles of safeguarding in Health and Social Care 1. Define the following types of abuse: Physical abuse: Is one or more episodes of aggressive behaviour, usually resisting in physical injury with possible damage to internal organs and the central nervous system. Sexual abuse: The forcing of unwanted sexual activity by one person on another. Emotional/Psychological abuse: Is a form of abuse characterized by a person subjecting or exposing another to behaviour that may result in psychological trauma, anxiety and depression. Financial abuse: Taking money without the persons consent or without the appropriate legal authority.
Yalom (2003), emphasises the 1st step is to accept responsibility: “Once individuals recognise their role in creating their own life predicament, they also realise that they have the power to change the situation” Van Deurzen (2002a) does not vie clients as “sick”, but as “clumsy at living.” and unable to lead a productive life. In Existential therapy attention is given to client’s immediate, on-going experience with the aim of helping them to develop greater presence in their quest for meaning and purpose (Sharpe & Bugental, 2001) The therapist’s task is to encourage clients to explore their options for creating a meaningful existence. * We are not victims of circumstance * We are the architects of our own lives. 1.2
(Like seat belt). * Lying in wet or soiled bedding. 1.1.3 Factor that can contribute for Physical abuse happen: * Be old * Physical disability 1.1.1 Sexual Abuse: According with the Older Protective Services Acts Sexual Abuse is an intentionally causing or attempting to cause rape, involuntary sexual intercourse, sexual assault. Also sexual harassment whereupon the individual is forced, tricked, coerced or manipulated into any unwanted sexual contact. 1.1.2 The Physical and Emotional signs for Sexual Abuse is: * Bruises on inner tights or around the breasts; * Genital or anal bleeding; * Difficulty in walk or standing; * Pain or itchy in genital areas; * Infections of genital or anal areas; * Unexplained abdominal pain; * Scared or timid behaviour; * Any sudden change in the individual personality; * Suicidal thoughts and/or attempts; *