Safeguarding - Vulnerable Adults Flashcards
Define a vulnerable adult?
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• who is unable to protect theirselves due to mental/ physical illness or disabilities
Define Safeguarding?
Activity aimed at protecting adults by:
1. Investigation
2. Training
3. Prevention
Types of Abuse?
• Physical • Organisational
• Financial. • Modern Slavery
• Sexual. • FGM
• Domestic. • Extremism -Religious
• Self Neglect. Politics
• Psychological
What act is for Vulnerable Adults?
Care Act 2014, enacted 2015
What must Dental Professionals must have in place?
• CPD - level 2 yearly
• Induction training
• DBS
• Aware of policies and procedures
What are the 5 R’s?
- Receive
- Reassure
- Respond
- Report
- Record
What must Dental Practices have in place?
• Safeguarding Lead
• Team approach - everyone to knows their roles and responsibilities
• Upto date policies and procedures
If there was a concern within the dental team?
• Local resolution
• GDC - Fitness to practice
What GDC Standards are involved with Safeguarding?
- Pts interest first
- Communication - appropriate relationships
8 Concerns
What other principles are involved with Safeguarding?
• Coldicott Principles
• Data Protection
How many cases of Safeguarding were reported in 2022 -2023
587, 970
