Assignment 204 Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care Task A Booklet Create a booklet about safeguarding, which can be used as a reminder for people who work in the care profession. The booklet must: Ai Describe in your own words what is meant by the following types of abuse: • Physical abuse Physical abuse is abuse involving contact intended to cause feelings of intimidation, injury, or other physical suffering or bodily harm. Physical injuries can occur where there is no satisfactory explanation, definite knowledge, or a reasonable suspicion that injury was inflicted with intent, caused through lack of care by the person having custody, charge or care of that person. • Sexual abuse Sexual abuse is the forcing of undesired sexual behaviour by one person upon another. Sexual abuse is the involvement of vulnerable adults in sexual activities, which they do not fully comprehend, to which they are unable to give consent, either verbally or by their behaviour, to which they object or which may cause them harm.
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abuse could be torn clothing, marks on the body,Unusual pattern or location of injury, the service user could become withdrawn, although this is not a conclusive clue of abuse it could be an indicator Emotional/Psychological Abuse: The service user could become withdrawn, weepy and emotional, they may act different with other service users and care staff, shouting, making horrible comments, ridiculing are all forms of emotional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.
Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care Unit 205 Types of abuse Explain the meaning of the following types of abuse, and identify the signs or symptoms associated with each form of abuse Physical Abuse:- to physically abuse someone can be anything from the most obvious hitting someone to force feeding them, burring, scalding, leaving someone in wet soiled clothing and refusing them access to a toilet. SIGNS:- Potential signs of physical abuse are cuts, grazes, scratches, bruises, black eyes, withdrawal or mood changes, explanations not being consistent with the injury, fractures , pressure ulcers etc etc Sexual Abuse:- Sexual abuse can also involve abuse of a position of power, in some cases in adults in care sector, informed consent is not always possible due to the loss of capacity in the service users mental state, in other cases the sexual activity is forced upon someone without their consent or the person is tricked or bribed into performing the actions, sexual activity is abuse when informed consent is not obtained, this includes rape , masturbation, indecent exposure, attempt or actual penetration of intemet areas. SIGNS:- physical, bruising, scratches, abrations, pregnancy, blood marked underwear, urine infections, burns, bite marks on body etc there are also behavioural signs which can be, prostitution, sexual abuse on others, self harming, drug usage, alcoholism, running away from home, withdrawal from social surrounding, aggression, refusal to undress for activities, reluctant to be left alone with the abuser. Emotional/Pshycological abuse:- All forms of abuse have a form of psychological abuse behind them, any situation in which a person becomes a victim of abuse at the hands of someone they trusted inevitably going to cause them great distress, emotional abuse, bullying, blaming them for things,
WRITTEN QUESTIONS Unit Title: Principles of Safeguarding and Protection in Health and Social Care Unit sector reference: HSC 024 Candidate name: …………………………………… Answer the following questions, give examples where possible. |Question |Answers | |Define the following types of abuse: |Physical abuse is when someone deliberately hurts or injury’s you. It can include | |Physical abuse |hitting, kicking, hair pulling, beating with an object, throwing and shaking. | |Sexual abuse | | |Emotional/ Psychological abuse |Sexual abuse is any action that pressures or coerces someone to do something they do not | |Financial abuse |want to do. It can also refer to behaviour that impacts a person’s ability to control | |Institutional abuse |their sexual activity or the circumstances in which sexual activity occurs including oral| |Self neglect |sex, rape or restricting access to birth control and condoms.
Substance Abuse Treatment And Family Therapy A Treatment Improvement Protocol 39 TIP U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Center for Substance Abuse Treatment www.samhsa.gov FAMILY THERAPY Substance Abuse Treatment And Family Therapy This TIP, Substance Abuse Treatment and Family Therapy, addresses how substance abuse affects the entire family and how substance abuse treatment providers can use principles from family therapy to change the interactions among family members. The TIP provides basic information about family therapy for substance abuse treatment professionals, and basic information about substance abuse treatment for family therapists. The TIP
QCF LEVEL 2 HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE 205 – Principles of Safeguarding and Protection 1.1 & 1.2 Define the different types of abuse and Identify the signs and/or symptoms associated with each type. Physical Abuse Injuries that are the shape of objects, Injuries in a variety of stages or injuries that have not received medical attention, A person being taken to many different places to receive medical attention Skin infections, Dehydration or unexplained weight changes or medication being lost, Behaviour that indicates that the person is afraid or avoiding the perpetrator, Change of behaviour. Sexual Abuse Sexually transmitted diseases or pregnancy Tears or bruises in genital/anal areas or soreness when sitting Signs that someone is trying to take control of their body image, for example, anorexia, bulimia or self-harm Inappropriate sexual behaviour Emotional Abuse Difficulty gaining access to the adult on their own The adult not getting access to medical care or appointments with other agencies Low self-esteem or lack of confidence and anxiety Increased levels of confusion Increased urinary or faecal incontinence Sleep disturbance The person feeling/acting as if they are being watched all of the time Decreased ability to communicate, such as stuttering Language being used that is not usual for the service user Deference/submission to the perpetrator Financial Sudden loss of assets Unusual or inappropriate financial transactions Visitors whose visits always coincide with the day a person’s benefits are cashed Insufficient food in the house Bills not being paid A sense that the person is being tolerated in the house due to the income they bring in, sometimes with that person not being included in
L2- HSC Technical Certificate unit worksheet Unit 204 – Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care The numbers in the bracket after each question relate to the assessment criteria in the standards UNIT 4222-205 Define the following types of abuse: (1.1.1) physical abuse includes hitting, slapping, pushing, pinching, force feeding, kicking, burning scalding, misuse of medication or restraint, catheterisation for the convenience of staff, inappropriate sanctions, a carer causing illness or injury to someone in order to gain attention, refusing access to toilet facilities, leaving people in wet or soiled clothing or bedding. sexual abuse includes rape or sexual assault, masturbation, indecent exposure, penetration or attempted penetration of intimate areas, sexual harassment, involving vulnerable adult in pornography, enforced witnessing of sexual acts or sexual media, participation in sexual acts to which the vulnerable adult has not consent, or was pressured into consenting. emotional/psychological abuse includes emotional abuse, bullying, threats of harm or abandonment, ignoring, shouting, swearing, deprivation of contact with others, humiliation, blaming, controlling, intimidation, coercion, harassment, verbal abuse, deprivation of privacy or dignity, lack of mental stimulation. financial abuse includes theft, fraud, exploitation, pressure in connection with wills, property, inheritance or financial transactions, the misuse or misappropriation of property, possessions or benefits. institutional abuse includes situation when people in residential settings are not given choice over day-to-day decisions such as mealtimes or bedtimes, freedom to go out is limited by the institution, privacy and dignity are not respected, personal correspondence is opened by staff, the setting is run for the convenience of the
Use this form to record details of activities (tick as appropriate) | | Evidence ref: | | | | Questions written by Candidate | | √ | | Unit numbers: HSC 024 | | | | | | Questioning the candidates | | | | | Candidate Name: | Assessor’s questioning record | Links to: | Questions | Answers | Unit Code | Assessment criteria | Define the following types of abuse: * Physical abuse * Sexual abuse * Emotional/psychological abuse * Financial abuse * Institutional abuse * Self neglect * Neglect by othersIdentify the signs and/or symptoms associated with each type of abuseDescribe factors that may contribute to an individual being more vulnerable to abuseExplain the actions to take if there are suspicions that an individual is being abusedExplain the actions to take if an individual alleges that they are being abusedIdentify ways to ensure that evidence of abuse is preservedIdentify national policies and local systems that relate to safeguarding and protection from abuseExplain the roles of different agencies in safeguarding and protecting individuals from abuseIdentify reports into serious failures to protect individuals from abuseIdentify sources of information and advice about own role in safeguarding and protecting individuals from abuseExplain how the likelihood of abuse may be reduced by: * working with person-centred values * encouraging active participation * promoting choice and rightsExplain the importance of an accessible complaints procedure for reducing the likelihood of abuseDescribe unsafe practices that may affect the wellbeing of individualsExplain the actions to take if unsafe practices have been identifiedDescribe the action to take if suspected abuse or unsafe practices have been reported but nothing has been done in response | * Physical abuse is an abuse intended to cause feelings of
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, sexual abuse, emotional abuse financial abuse, institutional abuse, self neglect and neglect by others Physical abuse is abuse involving contact intended to cause feelings of intimidation, injury, or other physical suffering or bodily harm Sexual abuse refers to any action that pressures or coerces someone to do something sexually they don't want to do. It can also refer to behaviour that impacts a person's ability to control their sexual activity or the circumstances in which sexual activity occurs, including oral sex, rape or restricting access to birth control and condoms Psychological abuse, also referred to as emotional abuse or mental abuse, is a form of abuse characterized by a person subjecting or exposing another to behaviour that may result in psychological trauma, including anxiety, chronic depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder. Such abuse is often associated with situations of power imbalance, such as abusive relationships, bullying, and abuse in the workplace. The misuse of a person's funds and assets; obtaining property and funds without his/her knowledge and full consent, or in the case of an elderly person who is not competent, not in his/her best interests. This is also known as material abuse.
204 Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care. Task A Ai Physical Abuse: Physical abuse is abuse involving bodily contact intended to cause feelings of intimidation, injury, or other physical suffering. Sexual Abuse: The forcing of unwanted sexual activity by one person on another, as by the use of threats or coercion. Emotional/ psychological Abuse: Psychological abuse is a form of abuse where a person is subjected or exposed to another’s behaviour. This behaviour causes the abuse by verbal aggression, dominant behaviours or jealous behaviours.