Safeguarding - Adults at Risk

Question 1

What is safeguarding?

Answer 1

The recognition and prevention of abusive behaviour in practice

Question 2

What year was the Human Rights Act passed?

What does the act define?

Answer 2

HRA = 1998

Defines role of the state (police, NHS, social services etc.) and organisations carrying out ‘functions of a public nature’ in promoting and protecting our rights

Question 3

What is the aim of the Mental Capacity Act, 2005?

Answer 3

Aims to ensure individuals aged 16 and over maintain ownership of their decisions

Wilful neglect or ill treatment of a person lacking capacity is a criminal offence

Question 4

The Health and Social Care Act, 2008 and Care Quality Commission, 2009 aim to do what?

When was the care act updated?

Answer 4

Aim to ensure that health and social care services in England provide people with high-quality care

April 2015

Question 5

What are the 6 key principles which underpin all Adult safeguarding Work?

Answer 5

1. Empowerment
2. Prevention
3. Proportionality
4. Protection
5. Partnership
6. Accountability

Question 6

List 4 physical signs of physical abuse:

Answer 6

1. Bruising
2. Finger marks
3. Fearful of a person
4. Unexplained and inconsistent explanations

Question 7

What is institutional abuse?

Answer 7

Repeated incidences of poor care or ill-treatment of vulnerable adults in a paid and/or regulated care setting

Question 8

List 3 signs of potential sexual abuse:

Answer 8

1. Bruising or injury to intimate areas
2. Genital or urine infections
3. Changes in behaviour

Question 9

Define ‘Honour Based Violence’:

Answer 9

A crime or incident which has been committed to protect or defend the honour of the family and or community

Question 10

What is a forced marriage an abuse of?

Answer 10

Human Rights

Question 11

If you are concerned about someone but have no evidence to suggest they are being abused, what 3 things are good practice to do?

Answer 11

1. Show concern for the individual’s welfare by asking how they are and how they got a bruise
2. Continue to monitor the situation - record any changes in behaviour
3. Discuss the situation with your Safeguarding Lead

Question 12

What are the 4 R’s when someone discloses abuse to you?

What is always important to remember?

Answer 12

1. Recognise
2. Respond
3. Record
4. Report

Do NOT ask any further questions, you are NOT being asked to prove that information is true

Question 13

Who must we report an at risk patient to?

Answer 13

All reports of abuse must be reported to the Safeguarding Lead

Question 14

If you feel your Safeguarding Lead has no responded appropriately, what must you do?

Answer 14

Escalate your concerns within your own organisation

Question 15

What does the Public Interest Disclosure Act, 1999 provide?

Answer 15

Provides legal protection from dismissal and harassment for whistle-blowers

Question 16

What are the 5 best practice guidelines for ensuring adequate Safeguarding implantation?

Answer 16

1. Understand and apply Human Rights principles
2. Understand Mental Capacity Act and DoLS guidance
3. Implement Safeguarding Adults procedures and Care Act guidance
4. Follow CQC Guidance
5. Follow guidance on Dignity

Question 17

What are 3 principles of Dignity?

Answer 17

1. Zero tolerance for all forms of abuse
2. Treat each person as an individual
3. Offer same respect you would for you and your family