Safeguarding Flashcards
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What is safeguarding?
It is the measure taken to protect people’s health, wellbeing and rights.
It enables them to be kept safe from harm, abuse and neglect.
Everyone is responsible for safeguarding.
What are examples of individuals who may be more at risk than others?
People who have a learning disability.
People who have a physical disability.
People who have a sensory impairment.
People who lack mental capacity.
People who are looked after (e.g care home).
What does safeguarding children involve?
Protecting them from maltreatment.
Preventing impairment of children’s health and development.
Ensuring children grow up in a stable home with the provision of safe and effective care.
Taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes.
What are common safeguarding issues in an adult care environment?
Maladministration of medication.
Pressure sores.
Falls.
Rough treatment.
Poor nutritional care.
Lack of social inclusion.
Financial abuse.
Institutionalized care.
Physical abuse between residents or between a resident and staff member.
What is the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)?
DBS Checks ensure individuals are safe to work or volunteer with vulnerable adults and children.
It is a requirement for anyone aged over 16 wanting to work or volunteer.
It can apply to anyone that is applying to foster or adopt a child
What are the 3 types of DBS Checks?
Standard- checks for criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings.
Enhanced- an additional check of any information held by police that is relevant to the role being applied for.
Enhanced with List Checks- additionally checks the Barred List.
