Mod D Tech 26 Safeguarding In EMAS

Question 1

Know your categories –
Think PENS!

Answer 1

—Physical

—Emotional

—Neglect

Sexual

Question 2

Dignity in care
Reducing the risk of abuse

Answer 2

Respect colleagues, service users and the public’s individuality and freedom of choice.

Encourage and support each person in their own independence.

Support our patients, the public and colleagues to enable them to communicate and understand each other’s needs.

Provide privacy and dignity during all interaction with our service.

Engage with our service users and colleagues to ensure they are informed and involved.

Challenge poor practice and have zero tolerance of abuse.

Take accountability and reflect on our own actions to improve our practice.

Question 3

Whistle blowing

Answer 3

Whistle blowing is when a staff member makes a disclosure outside there agency when normal policy and procedure are not protecting staff and patients

Key points

• Be familiar with Raising concerns (Whistleblowing) policy
• It relates to making a disclosure in the public interest
• EMAS encourages individuals to speak out if they suspect malpractice where they perceive there is a risk to patients, public or colleagues
• Consider the national helpline for support and advice 08000 724725