LO5: polices that safeguard vulnerable individuals.

Question 1

confidentiality.

Answer 1

1. keeping records confidential passwords, locking computers ect).
2. confidential conversations (private rooms)
3. rights to access your own information (so it can be changed ect)
4. information about staff mustn’t be shared without permission.

Question 2

staff recruitment and training.

Answer 2

1. all staff selection procedures all followed (reasonable adjustments being made)
2. DBS procedures followed (barring list ect, can’t work until clear)
3. qualifications checked referencing requests (recent employer and current employer).
4. induction programme including safeguarding training (mentor, tour of building, shadowing someone and prevent training)

Question 3

DBS

Answer 3

suspended or dismissed those who gain criminal record/withheld information about a criminal record or appeared or barred list. must have a DBS clearance before working.
1. settings can dismiss a person if they take part in criminal authority.
2. any employer must report any criminal activity.

Question 4

risk assessment

Answer 4

1. premise (rooms, corridors, words, sick bays).
2. activities (risk assessment ect)
3. individuals with specific needs (ADHD, disabilities)
4. lone working (falling over, heart attacks)
5. manual handling
6. fire safety

Question 5

complaints (accessibility)

Answer 5

1. clear in - house procedures to follow (online info, how to complain, how settings will respond)
2. documents available to complete (paper, online, anonymous, complaints box, help & support if required)
3. higher organisation to be contacted in complaints ae not dealt with effectively in house (CQC).

Question 6

what are the policies that safeguard vulnerable individuals?

Answer 6

1. safeguarding
2. confidentiality
3. staff recruitment & training
4. DBS
5. risk assessment
6. complaints (accessibility)