Safeguarding - Vulnerable Adults Flashcards

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Define a vulnerable adult?

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• who is unable to protect theirselves due to mental/ physical illness or disabilities

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Define Safeguarding?

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Activity aimed at protecting adults by:
1. Investigation
2. Training
3. Prevention

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3
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Types of Abuse?

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• Physical • Organisational
• Financial. • Modern Slavery
• Sexual. • FGM
• Domestic. • Extremism -Religious
• Self Neglect. Politics
• Psychological

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4
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What act is for Vulnerable Adults?

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Care Act 2014, enacted 2015

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5
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What must Dental Professionals must have in place?

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• CPD - level 2 yearly
• Induction training
• DBS
• Aware of policies and procedures

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What are the 5 R’s?

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  1. Receive
  2. Reassure
  3. Respond
  4. Report
  5. Record
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What must Dental Practices have in place?

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• Safeguarding Lead
• Team approach - everyone to knows their roles and responsibilities
• Upto date policies and procedures

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8
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If there was a concern within the dental team?

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• Local resolution
• GDC - Fitness to practice

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What GDC Standards are involved with Safeguarding?

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  1. Pts interest first
  2. Communication - appropriate relationships
    8 Concerns
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What other principles are involved with Safeguarding?

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• Coldicott Principles
• Data Protection

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How many cases of Safeguarding were reported in 2022 -2023

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587, 970

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