Safeguarding Flashcards
1
Q
What is the framework that protects vulnerable persons who cant make decisions for themselves?
A
The Mental Capacity Act 2005
2
Q
Adult safeguarding is built on 6 principles, what are they?
EPPPPA
A
1) Empowerment
2) Prevention
3) proportionality
4) Protection
5) Partnership
6) Accountability
3
Q
Safeguarding?
A
- Adult at risk and In need of immediate assistance because of abuse/neglect.
- Hoarder CIR 5 and above.
- Safeguarding is about the person.
- Physical abuse
- Domestic violence
- Sexual abuse
- Sexual exploitation
- Psychological abuse
- Financial/material abuse
- Modern slavery
- Discriminatory abuse
- Organisational abuse
- Neglect and acts of omission
- Self neglect
4
Q
Serious Outstanding Risk?
A
- Welfare concern based on neglect of property.
- Hoarder CIR 2-4
- Inadequate heating
- Unreported previous fires
- Unsafe use of flammable materials/candles
- Burn marks on floor/clothes
- Vermin infestation
- History of falls
5
Q
What is a SAB?
A
Safeguarding Adults Board.
- SM can deputise for the BC
6
Q
How do the partner agencies go about sharing information regarding safeguarding?
A
Information sharing is part of the “London Multi-agency Adult safeguarding policy & procedures”
