Safeguarding- Child Abuse Flashcards
What GDC standards are involved in safeguarding
- Pts interests first
- Communicate - maintain appropriate relationships
- Concerns
What is the Dental Teams obligation?
•To share concerns to appropriate agencies
• Ensure pts are not at risk from other dental professionals
What is the act regarding Child Abuse?
• Childrens Act 1989
What does the Childrens Act 1989 state are the 4 types of abuse?
- Physical
- Sexual
- Emotional
- Neglect
What is the definition of Child Abuse?
• Child treated in an unacceptable way
• action from one person to another that causes harm
Who is Child Abuse most likely to caused by?
• Family
• Someone they know
• Community/ institutional
In that last 5 years what has occurred?
• 106 % increase in child abuse
• 58 deaths by assaults/ undetermined intent
How many deaths occur due to Child Abuse?
1 child is killed every week
What are the three most common areas for injuries?
- Head
2.Neck - Face
What are the percentages for head injuries?
Scalp- 79%
Forehead- 52%
What is the percentage for neck injuries?
59%
What are the percentages for the face injuries?
Cheek - 48%
Upper Lip - 45%
Lower Lip - 48%
What should the Dental Team have in place?
- Safeguarding Practice Lead
- Procedures/ policies
- CPD and training
- Aware of the Safeguarding Toolkit
Who is the Safeguarding Toolkit regulated by?
GDC
Public Health
What does the Safeguarding Toolkit do?
• Acknowledges Roles and Responsibilities
• Training
• Signposts for concerns