PPB: Supporting and Protecting Adults from Harm Flashcards
What is the current relevant legislation in regards to protecting adults from abuse?
The Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007
ASP Act
What does the ASP Act do?
Introduces new adult protection duties and powers, including:
- Councils duty to inquire and investigate
- Duty to cooperate
Who is an Adult at Risk?
“Adults at risk” are adults (over the age of 16) who –
a) are unable to safeguard their own well-being, property, rights or other interests;
b) are at risk of harm; and
c) because they are affected by disability, mental disorder, illness or physical or mental infirmity, are more vulnerable to being harmed than adults who are not so affected.
Other adults can also be vulnerable however this criteria is designed to identify patients who are likely to be abused.
What are the statutory duties of cooperation with the ASP Act?
Report the facts and circumstances to the local Council when they know or believe that someone is an adult at risk and that action is needed to protect that adult from harm;
Co-operate with the Council and each other to enable or assist the council making inquiries.
What is the role of NHSG Staff in terms of adult protection?
Will report all cases where an adult is considered at risk of harm to the Council and agree how to proceed with the investigation. This includes instances where the allegation is made against a NHSG employee (Section 5)
Will co-operate with the Council making inquiries and with each other where that would assist the Council. Information and records regarding the adult will be provided when requested under the Act. (Section 10)
A doctor, nurse or midwife may conduct a medical examination during a visit or part of an Assessment Order (Section 9)
It is an offence to prevent or obstruct any person from acting under the Act and to refuse without reasonable excuse to provide information. (Section 49, 50)
Who can cause harm to vulnerable adults?
Adults at risk may be harmed by a wide range of people including relatives and family members,
professional staff,
paid care workers, volunteers,
other service users, neighbours,
friends and associates, people who deliberately exploit adults at risk and strangers
Where can harm take place?
Any where
Family home Hospital ward Day centre Lunch club Social club Care home Supported accommodation Sheltered housing Transport
What are the types of harm?
Physical Sexual Psychological Neglect Financial Discriminatory Information
Physical harm is:
Hitting Slapping Burning Biting Punching Kicking Lacerating Force feeding Overmedicating
Sexual Harm is:
Subjecting someone to any sexual act without their consent, or understanding.
Inappropriate touching, fondling, kissing Exploitation Subjecting to pornography Ritual or Satanic harm Penetration with fingers, objects Rape
Psycological Harm is:
Verbal comments Humiliating Intimidating Ridiculing Threatening Bullying Shouting Inappropriate humour Patronising Harassing Isolating Ignoring Denial of rights Being overprotected Withholding belongings
Neglect is:
Malnutrition
Dehydration
An unkempt appearance
Left to sit in soiled, stained clothing/bed linen
Not dressing someone appropriately
Refusing to buy new clothes
Isolation/lack of stimulation
Being left in cold rooms
Lack of supervision or abandonment
Loss of aids, e.g. glasses
Restricted in a chair/bed
Failure to provide access to the appropriate health and social care or educational services
Financial Harm is:
Cash stolen
Full benefits/pension not being received by the person
False pricing
Bills not being paid
The appointed person withholding money
Sudden transfer of a persons assets
Disappearance of property or belongings
Unexplained shortage of money
Restricted choice in where you live
Discriminatory Harm can be as a result of?..
Age Gender Disability Race Colour Sexual orientation Religious orientation Political views
If someone is identified what should be done next?
Is the person in immediate danger/in need of urgent medical assistance
You must report to your line manager and it will then be progressed by the relevant Adult Protection Network
Consider calling the police
Complete recording sheet/record of inquiry
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