Absence of medication. Self neglect: Failure to take care of themselves that causes, or is likely to cause serious physical, mental or emotional harm or substantial damage to or loss of property. Not washing, putting on dirty clothes, not eating properly; not understanding or undertaking financial needs, not taking medication or seeking help, bad living environment, Psychological/emotional abuse: The violation of the emotional and psychological health and development of a vulnerable adult. Threats of harm or abandonment.
Institutional abuse The failure to provide professional and appropriate services to vulnerable people. Self neglect Behavioural problems where an individual might neglect to attend to their basic needs e.g. personal hygiene, clothing, feeding or properly tending to any medical conditions they may have. Neglect by others Failure to provide adequate care to someone who is unable to care for themselves, such as not providing sufficient nourishment, medical care or supervision. Identify the signs and/or symptoms associated with each type of abuse Physical abuse Bruises, broken bones, burns, abrasions or unexplained marks.
Neglect by others: Ignoring warning signs, not given medication, prevention of accessing external services, not feeding or given client drink if client can not do this themselves. Signs and Symptoms: not
Physical abuse is the act of violence on an individual that causes pain. A number of different signs can indicate that a service user is being physically abused. The main signs are physical marks or injuries such as bruises, burns and fractures. In addition to this the service users behaviour can change such as becoming more shy, hesitant quiet and withdrawn. Depression is a common consequence of being physically abused as the service user is normally too scared or vulnerable to speak up and ask for help.
1.1 Continence is the voluntary control over urinary and fecal discharge. Some individuals in the care home or any other health care setting find it difficult to manage continence and therefore express urine on themselves. Whilst this can be depressing for them, they have no control over their discharge because they are either weak or unable to hold it in for too long or suffer from a particular condition that does not allow them to be aware of it. This can affect the self esteem of an individual negatively. It might also mean that they cannot perform their daily activities in the health care setting.
5. Identify poor practices that may lead to the spread of infection Poor practices that may lead to the spread of infection are not wearing Personal Protective Equipment or not wearing it properly, not disposing of the PPE carefully or hygienically. Not washing hands regularly, before food prep and after, before putting on PPE or after taking off PPE and disposing correctly. Not cleaning or disinfecting areas or items that can cause infections. Not disposing of clinical waste properly.
Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care. Outcome 1; Q 1) and 2) Physical Abuse: Pushing and pulling clients, making inappropriate contact. A sign of this would be fear of staff or witnessing it with your own eyes. Unexplained bruises, scratches. Sexual Abuse: Touching them in inappropriate intimate places or taking indecent photos.
Institutional: Freedom is limited by the institution, mealtimes and bedtimes are set by the institution, privacy and dignity are not respected, advice and advocacy are restricted or denied, overuse of sedation and medication, and not be able to utilise the complaints procedure. Self-Neglect: When a vulnerable person chooses to neglect themselves, infirmity, physical illness, disability, drug and alcohol misuse. Neglect by Others: Not providing adequate care, food, heating, cleanliness, and healthcare support. 1.2 Some of the signs of physical abuse are unexplained bruising, fractures or finger marks. Scalds or cigarette burns, loss of weight.
CT298 Principles of Safeguarding and Protection in Health and Social Care 1.1 The different types of abuse and what they mean are: PHYSICAL – Causing physical harm to an individual by hitting, shaking, biting, throwing, burning or scalding, suffocating and force-feeding. SEXUAL – Behaving in sexual inappropriate ways, forcing an individual to take part in sexual activities, rape, buggery, watching sexual activities. EMOTIONAL/PSYCHOLOGICAL – Bulling, swearing, threats, inappropriate expectations, conveying feelings of worthlessness. FINANCIAL – theft of money or property, denying individuals access to their own money, mismanagement of individuals finances. INSTITUTIONAL – failure to maintain professional boundaries, misuse of authority, power over vulnerable individuals, inappropriate use of medication and physical restraint.
For example leaving someone in bed and them resulting in them having pressure sores. It can be be recognised by noticing bruising in uncommon places, fractures, fear of being touched, unexplained weight loss or gain. Sexual Sexual abuse is when another person knowingly causes another person to engage in an unwanted sexual act through force or threat. It can be recognised if you notice bruising, especially around the sexual areas or around thighs which could mean they were restrained. Soreness around the genital area, a sexually transmitted infection, unexpected pregnancy or change in normal behaviour for example a precoccupation with anything sexual.