2.1 Explain the actions to take if there are suspicions that an individual is being abused. If there are suspicions of abuse firstly report it to your manager who will report it to social services and other relevant services. UNIT 205 2.2 Explain the actions to take if an individual alleges that they are being abused. If a person alleges abuse listen to them carefully and sympathetically tell them you need to report this to keep them safe. Even if the person has dementia the allegation must be taken seriously.
What action to take if you suspect abuse… Every member of staff has a professional and moral duty to report any witnessed or suspected abuse to their senior or line manager. If you witness/suspect abuse or any unsafe practices firstly ensure the safety of the individual (if in immediate danger). If you witness unsafe practices discuss with the colleague about the unsafe practice and the risks involved; show the safe way to do and explain how it minimises the risk. All abuse allegations and unsafe practices MUST be reported to your senior or line manager on duty IMMEDIATELY. Ensure any verbal reports have been put into writing and make a copy for your manager and keep a copy for yourself!
If changes need to be changed, the facility should oversee the change. From an ethical standpoint, a health care employee should lead by example. Employees need to learn by viewing the administrator, supervisors, and co-workers following the rules of general ethics and privacy regulations. The punishment should also be handled by the supervisors. Facilities should set the guidelines for punishment and make it known across the entire facility, but if a supervisor recognizes the violation, they should handle the punishment, and making human resources aware of a possible violation.
If concerns are raised then they are certain procedures to follow. • The whistle blower must think about what is disturbing them and why. • Concerns should be reported to the relevant person when the time is right. • Write those concerns down giving background details, names, witness names (if any) dates and places. • Both parties can be offered help and support if required and all information disclosed for both whistle blower and the accused will be kept confidential and is investigated discreetly (Data Protection Act) • Preparations for any ramifications that could follow whistle blowing.
* A clear account of the incident will be recorded and given to the line manager. * The keyworker or/and the line manager will talk with all concerned at a level the children will understand and will formally record the incident in the Incident Book. * Parents/carers will be invited in to discuss what has happened and what will happen next. * Each child must be given an opportunity to talk and the discussion should remain focussed on finding a solution to the problem and stopping the bullying from recurring * The adult will try to remain neutral and deliberately avoid direct closed questioning which may be interpreted as interrogatory or accusatory. Pupils who have been bullied are supported by: * Offering an immediate opportunity to discuss the experience with their keyworker or line manager, or with another member of staff with whom they
The police are to investigate suspected abuse, the council protect people using the service-they can rehouse victims if need be. Social workers also investigate signs of abuse, calling in the necessary authorities. CRB checks are made so that any criminal record can be checked by someone who wants to come into a profession where safeguarding is paramount. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) are responsible for carrying out investigations on care companies and to make sure that hospitals, care homes and care companies are meeting the national standard, they make sure every employee has up to date training, and has had a CRB carried
Cultural Immersion Project Part 2 Shanelle P Warren Liberty University Abstract In this paper, we will discovery several of real life situation that any therapist could find his or herself involved in. Understand the different ways to handle each situations. Working as a mental Health professional it is very important that we protect our patients. In order to protect them we have to understand what our state policy are regarding our patients confidentiality, privilege, reporting, and duty to warn. Make sure our patients are aware of the police before starting any therapy session.
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2.1 Compare the strengths and limitations of a range of assessment methods with reference to the needs of individual learners. 3.1 Summarise the key factors to consider when planning assessment. 3.2 Evaluate the benefits of using a holistic approach to assessment. 3.3 Explain how to apply holistic assessment when planning assessment. 3.4 Summarise the types of risks that may be involved in assessment in own area of practice.
Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and soical care If abuse had taken place in your work setting you would contact your manger , you would tell them in as much detail what you have witnessed. your manger will let you no what will happen next , you would fill in an accident incident form with all the details you have witness and if any injuries . you can arrange to meet with your manager or can send the information by letter on a recorded delievery to your head office addressed to you manager . If its a sercirous cause and some one is hurt / harmed in any way you would contact the police allso the service users family would be informed of the situation thay have been involved in. this information would be past onto sova thay