A11 Safeguarding Flashcards
What are the possible signs of financial abuse?
.lack of money
.debt
What are the possible signs of physical abuse?
.bruising
.unexplained bleeding
NICE guidelines and quality standards
defines guidance and quality standards in relation to safeguarding adults, children and young people with different conditions in a variety of settings.
What is ICS, ICB and ICP?
ICS~ integrated care systems
ICB~ integrated care boards
ICP~ integrated care partnership
What is an example of financial abuse?
withholding/taking of money.
What are the possible signs of organisational abuse?
.restricted visiting times
. patient complaints
What are factors that can contribute to abuse?
.age
.finance
.religion
.lack of mental capacity
.previous history of abuse
.social isolation
What are 4 examples of vulnerable groups?
.children, young people and elderly people
.people with disabilities
.people with sensory impairments
.ethnic minorities
What are 3 examples of physical abuse?
.Female genital mutilation (FGM)
.hitting
.burns
What is an example of modern-day slavery?
.exploitation of individuals for work.
.using threats and violence.
What is an example of sexual abuse?
forcing someone to take part or watch sexual activities.
What are 4 examples of emotional abuse?
.bullying
.belittling
.verbal abuse
.gaslighting
What are 2 examples of organisational abuse?
.regimented mealtimes
.removing personal choices
What are the possible signs of sexual abuse?
.unwanted pregnancy
.STI
.sexual promiscuity
List 3 ways to deal with conflicts of interest.
.be open and honest acting with integrity
.following workplace guidelines
.declare any personal conflicts
What does safeguarding mean?
the protection of health, wellbeing and rights of individuals
Why is safeguarding important?
it protects from harm,abuse and neglect
List 5 other signs of abuse
.forced marriage
.cruelty
.honour-based abuse
.child sexual exploitation
.violence
What does conflict of interest mean?
a situation where a person of trust, or an organisation’s own interest are in the direct conflict with the interest of the patient
What are the key principles of safeguarding?
Empowerment
Prevention
Protection
Proportionality
Partnership
Accountability
Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS)
used to protect individuals who lack capacity to consent to their care arrangements.
What are 3 examples of support for managing positive behaviour?
.behavioural frame works
.workplace policies
.performance management
NHS England Guide
defines guidance in relation to safeguarding requirements to comply with legislation and regulations within health and care settings and services.
What are the possible signs of emotional abuse?
.low self-esteem
.depression
Human Rights Act 1998
it sets out the fundamental rights and freedoms that individuals are entitled to.
Domestic Abuse Act 2021
it provides a framework designed to support organisations to identify and respond to domestic abuse and promote best practice.
What is the Equality Act 2010?
it provide legal protection for individuals from discrimination within society.
What does professional abuse mean?
abuse by someone in a position of power over the victim or a position trust.
What does conflict of interest mean?
a situation where a person of trust, or an organisation’s own interest are in direct conflict with the interest of the patient.
List 5 other signs of abuse.
.forced marriage
.cruelty
.honour-based abuse
.child sexual exploitation
.violence
Why is safeguarding important?
it protects from harm, abuse and neglect.
What does safeguarding mean?
the protection of health, wellbeing wrights of individuals.
List 3 ways to deal with conflicts of interest.
.be open and honest acting with integrity
.following workplace guidelines
.declare any personal conflicts
List 3 ways to preserve evidence.
.documentation of facts
.observation charts
.clinical photography
What actions should be taken if abuse is suspected or disclosed?
.communicate with the individual.
.report the incident
.must have the ability to challenge ______
.preserve the evidence
What are the possible signs of neglect?
.unkept appearance
.malnutrition
What does radicalisation mean?
the action or process of someone to adopt or support terrorism
Why is clinical effectiveness and patient safety important?
.rates the standard of care, improving the patient’s experience and quality.
.avoids negative outcomes for provision of care.
What does clinical effectiveness mean?
the application of healthcare, taking into consideration the individuals wishes, HCP’s experience and evidence-based approach.
What is the purpose of the prevent strategy?
to work with communities to support vulnerable people at risk of becoming radicalised.
List 2 reasons why positive behaviour is important.
.improves quality service provisions for positive outcomes.
.key to safeguarding individuals
What are 4 examples of positive behaviours expected of a HCP?
.people’s first approach
.maintain safety
.encourage professionalism and trust.
.effectiveness practiced clinical competency.
What are 4 signs of radicalisation?
.detachment from family and friends.
.raised anger levels
.failure or avoidance in discussing own views.
.increased interest in privacy and secretive behaviours.
Health and Care Act 2022
establishes ICB, ICP and ICS.
promotes collaborative working to integrated services to improve patient care and safeguard individuals.
Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006
establishes DBS checks to prevent individuals deemed unsuitable to work with children or vulnerable adults from gaining access to them through their work.
What is the mental health act 2007?
sets out when someone can be detained and treated for a mental health disorder.
What does patient safety mean?
the avoidance of accidental or unintended injury or harm during a period of receiving healthcare
List 4 actions that can be taken by organisations and individuals to reduce the chances of abuse.
.staff training
.multi-agency working
.risk assessments
.whistleblowing procedure
