Safeguarding Flashcards
What does the term ‘Safeguarding’ mean?
Safeguarding is the measure that is taken to protect people’s health, well-being and rights. Which is enabling them to be kept safe from harm, abuse and neglect.
Who must be aware of Safeguarding?
All practitioners in health, social care and child care environments must all be aware of the need for safeguarding.
Some individuals may be more at risk of abuse, maltreatment or neglect than others. Give examples of those individuals:
Individuals who:
- have a learning disability.
- have a physical disability.
- have a sensory impairment (blindness, deafness).
- lack mental capacity (dementia, comatose).
= are looked-after children (children in care).
What are some of the reasons, why individuals may not want to or be able to report poor care or abuse?
1) They are dependent on carers and do not want to upset them as their treatment may get worse.
2) They may not know or understand their rights and so may not realise they are being abused.
3) They may not be able to see or hear who is abusing them.
4) Individuals in residential care may not have anyone they can trust to talk to.
What do staffs have a duty to report?
- Staff have a duty of care to report any concerns.
What does the safeguarding of children involve? (4)
- protecting children from maltreatment, e.g. physical, emotional, psychological abuse.
- preventing impairment of the children’s health and development- physical health, well-being, education.
- ensuring children grow up in a stable home with the provision of safe and effective care- removal from neglect, or unstable and chaotic family life.
- taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes- provision of support for the family; fostering or adoption.
What are common safeguarding issues in ADULT care environments? (6)
- Maladministration of medication- incorrect, late or inappropriate medication, e.g. sedatives.
- Pressure sores- individuals who are frail or who have restricted mobility are at risk of developing sores on the points of their body that receive more pressure.
- Falls- residents not assessed on their risk of falls, walking aids not provided.
- Rough treatment- being rushed, shouted at, ignored.
- Poor nutritional care- appropriate food not provided for those with chewing and swallowing problems, religious or dietary needs. This will result in malnutrition.
- Lack of social inclusion- no stimulation, activity or opportunities for social interaction.
What does the DBS check stand for?
- Disclosure and Barring service check.
What is the Disclosure and barring service checks?
- The disclosure and barring service checks are requirements for anyone aged over 16 for roles that involve working or volunteering with children or vulnerable adults. Also with foster or adopting a child.
What do DBS checks ensure?
- Disclosure and barring service checks ensure that individuals are safe to work or volunteer with vulnerable adults and children.
What are the 3 types of DBS check?
- Standard
- Enhanced
- Enhanced with list checks.
What is standard DBS check?
- Standard DBS check is checks for criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings.
What is Enhanced DBS check?
- Enhanced DBS check is an additional check of any information that is held by the police that is relevant to the role being applied for.
What is Enhanced with list checks?
- Enhanced with list checks is additionally checks the Barred list.
What is the ‘Barred list’?
- The Barred list is a list of individuals who are on record as being unsuitable for working with children or vulnerable adults. This means that they are ‘barred’ (not allowed) to do this kind of work.
