Ai Identify four key pieces of legislation or codes of practice relating to handling information in social care setting. • Data protection act 1998- Gives right to individuals in respect of personal data held about them. It also seeks to protect individuals with regard to the processing of personal data. • Public disclosure act 1998- reporting any incidents concerning malpractices and this protects whistleblowers from detrimental treatment by their employer. • Employees Policies and procedures- To make sure that all records that are kept in the office are put away in a locked secure cabinet • Health and social care act 2008- requires us to publish a code that sets out the practice we will follow in obtaining, handling, using and disclosing confidential personal information according to our regulated activity.
CU3119 understand safeguarding of children and young people for those working in adult sector 1.1 As a trainee manager in social care it is my duty to ensure that all service users and staff are protected from any form of abuse as per our abuse policy, and all areas of safety/care are adhered to protecting them from significant harm/abuse or exploitation. Service user’s are made aware that if they feel they are being abused in any way, it is of the upmost importance to talk to their key worker, or me as the deputy manager, immediately so that necessary action can be taken. Where the care home supports service users finances, all monetary transactions are recorded on financial risk assessment forms, saying what and where the risks involved and staff and service users to sign and date at time of transaction. Service user’s are made aware of the safeguarding policy and are assured that they should not be afraid to report suspected abuse by others in the home. 2.1 It is my responsibility as a trainee manager to recognise the signs, symptoms, indicators and behaviours that may cause concern in the form of safeguarding and to ensure that all members of staff have the training, knowledge and understanding to enable them to carry out their job role in a professional manner whilst protecting the people we look after.
My organisation and I have a duty of care to ensure that the service users we care for are safe, protected from abuse by other service users, staff, carers, friends and family. This means that my colleagues and I are obliged to work within the safeguarding policies and procedures and it is highly important that we all receive adequate training so that we can recognise and understand signs of abuse. It is also out duty to record all relevant information when an accident or incident occurs in the workplace. It is our responsibility to report any improper conduct or suspicion that we think may contribute to abuse. Duty of care and safeguarding work together because it is our duty of care, as care staff, to provide protection and safety for vulnerable adults whilst at the same time respecting their
Expert witnesses, these could be specialists within a subject such as paediatrics, geriatrics, or mental health. The local authority's social services department would carry out an assessment of needs, this would include any unpaid carer of individuals. The Safeguarding team within a social services department investigates & ensures safety of individuals, work with other agencies such as police, who investigate and possibly prosecute, provide support to victims, to raise awareness of crimes and crime prevention. The CQC regulate and inspect care providers to ensure that they adhere to the standards necessary for effective care, and the DBS ensure that any care employers are made aware of any criminal offences or reasons to bar an individual from employment in a care or support capacity. 3.3 One report into a serious failure to protect an individual from abuse is the case of Child D from 2014 by the NSPCC, which states the following: Serious injuries occurred to a 3-week-old baby girl in October 2012.
This is why the NHS policy is very clear that staff have a duty to inform their manager or some other designated person; Matron or Ward Manager. If we suspect or have been told about a report of abuse regardless if it is trivial, then we must report it. If we delay or fail to report abuse, then it puts the service user or patient at greater risk of much greater harm. First priority would be to ensure the safety and protection of my patient. It is the responsibility of that individual to act on any suspicion, evidence of abuse or neglect by raising an alarm and incident report.
It facilitates whistle-blowing, where an employee may require protection as a consequence of their actions to inform authorities of poor practice. Confidentiality is an essential principal of good care practice. It is about respecting people’s privacy and the responsible management of information about that person. However all organizations should draw their own policies and procedures on confidentiality and Data protection Act and ensure that all the staffs are aware of and have a better understanding of disclosing information. 4.2 Analyze the essential features of information-sharing agreements within and between
The company and you will have a duty of care to ensure that the service users you care for are safe and protected from abuse by other service users, staff, carers, friends and family. You will need to work within the safeguarding policies and procedures and it is important that you ensure you receive adequate training in order you can recognise and understand signs of abuse. You will be expected to record all relevant information when an accident or incident occurs in the workplace and it would also be your responsibility to report any improper conduct or suspicion that you believe could lead to abuse. The
You have a duty of care to ensure the rights and needs of the vulnerable person is your main consideration. You should call a doctor or ambulance if you feel the person needs urgent medical assistance you should also call the police if you have any reason to believe the person is in immediate and serious risk of harm or if you suspect a crime has been committed. You must record the facts of what happened, you will need to record everything you saw, heard, and did to preserve evidence. You must pass on any concerns immediately to your line manager. You must listen to and belive thouse who say they have been abused to give reassurance and tell them they have done the right thing and it is not their fault do not make promises you cannot keep explain that you have a duty to tell the appropriate authorities.
This states that you should: • • • ‘inform your mentor or tutor immediately if you believe that you, a colleague or anyone else may be putting someone at risk of harm’ (NMC 2011:P18) ‘seek help immediately from an appropriately qualified professional if someone for whom you are providing care has suffered harm for any reason’ (NMC 2011:P18) ‘seek help from your mentor or tutor if people indicate that they are unhappy about their care or treatment’ (NMC 2011:P18) Examples of unsafe or unprofessional practice may include: • • • issues regarding staff conduct, such as unprofessional attitudes or behaviour physical or verbal abuse of patients failing to care for patients with dignity and respect Mark Jones Senior Lecturer & Head of Practice Dr Julie Cooper Lecturer 2012 Students reporting Incidents of unsafe or unprofessional practice when on clinical placement Incident of unsafe or unprofessional practice
The steps taken to help prevent infections will be maintains, you will already be treating all people as high risk, but with confirmed infection outbreak, you will need to be more vigilant and record and report any changes in a person’s condition. 1.2 Employers have the responsibilities to protect employees from danger and harm, as far as is reasonably possible. For example employers must Carry out risk assessments to assess the dangers of certain work activities Provide a safe workplace Provide training for staff Provide personal protective equipment Ensure regular health and safety checks are undertaken These responsibilities extent to employers protecting employees from the risks posed by biological hazards such as blood, body fluids and associated infections. Your employer will have put infection prevention and control policies and procedures in place for staff to adhere to. Care managers have a responsibility to the people within the care of the organisation and should undertake regular checks on the cleanliness of the setting, monitor hand washing practice, know who to contact in the event of an infection outbreak and report it to