Safeguarding Flashcards
1
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What is the Care Act 2014
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- sets out how an individual’s care and support needs should be met.
- sets out statutory responsibility for the integration of care between health and local authorities.
- focuses on the WELLBEING of individuals.
2
Q
What is the Health and Care Act 2022
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- revised 2014 act
- easier for health and care organisations to join-up for care
3
Q
What is adult safeguarding?
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- protecting an adult’s right to live in safety, free from abuse and neglect.
- people + organisations working to prevent risks, whilst promoting wellbeing.
4
Q
Principles of adult safeguarding
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- adults have the right to live in safety, free from abuse and neglect
- people supported to make decisions in their own interests
- interventions should be least restrictive of freedom
- adult should participate in any decision made
- professionals should collaborate to provide appropriate protection, help and support,
5
Q
Who is at risk?
A
- children and young people
- adults with care and support needs
6
Q
give examples of adults at risk
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- older adults
- adults receiving care
- impaired (physical, sensory, mental)
- communication difficulties
- learning disabilities
- unpaid carers
- homeless people
- substance misusers
- women due to isolating cultural factors
7
Q
what is abuse?
A
- physical
- domestic
- sexual
- psychological/emotional
- financial
- modern slavery
- organisational/institutional
- (self) neglect
- online
- socio-cultural
- radicalisation
8
Q
why might a person be reluctant to talk about their abuse?
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- close relative
- scared of abuser
- dependant on abuser (money/home)
- guilt
9
Q
What to say in response to abuse
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- remain calm and non-judgemental
- listen + ask questions to clarify facts
- reassure they’ll be taken seriously
- don’t make false promises
- talk to supervisor/safeguarding lead
10
Q
What to consider when disclosing information?
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- does the person have capacity
- is anyone else at risk of serious harm
- could disclosure be justified even if no one else is at risk of harm
11
Q
what to do in response to abuse
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- ensure immediate safety of person
if urgent call 999 - discuss with supervising doctor/safeguarding lead
- call 101 if crime has been committed
- preserve evidence, make accurate records
12
Q
What are the 6 key principles of safeguarding?
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- prevention
- protection
- partnership
- accountability
- empowerment
- proportionality
