Supporting and protecting adults from harm Flashcards

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What is the legislation in place in Scotland as of right now?

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The Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007

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Who does this law protect?

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-Have capacity and can give consent but still vulnerable.

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What does ASP act do?

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The ASP Act introduces new adult protection duties and powers, including:

  • Councils duty to inquire and investigate
  • Duty to co-operate
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Who is an adult at risk?

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a) are unable to safeguard their own well-being, property, rights or other interests;
b) are at risk of harm;
c) because they are affected by disability, mental disorder, illness or physical or mental infirmity, are more vulnerable to being harmed than adults who are not so affected.

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As a member of NHS grampain staff you by law are required to do what?

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  • Report the facts and circumstances to the local Council when they know or believe that someone is an adult at risk and that action is needed to protect that adult from harm;
  • Co-operate with the Council and each other to enable or assist the council making inquiries.
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What is the public interest disclosure act 1998?

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protects individuals making disclosures that ‘tend to show’ that the health or safety of a person is or may be endangered. These are ‘protected disclosures’.

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What is the GMC guidance on adult protection?

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All doctors have a duty to raise concerns where they believe that patient safety or care is being compromised by the practice of colleagues or the systems, policies and procedures in the organisations in which they work. They must also encourage and support a culture in which staff can raise concerns openly and safely.

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What is the role of NHSG staff in regards to adult protection?

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  • report
  • co-operate
  • conduct medical exam
  • offence to obstruct any person from acting under the act
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Who is most likely to cause harm?

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Family

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Where can harm take place?

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Family home
Hospital ward
Day centre
Lunch club
Social club
Care home
Supported accommodation 
Sheltered housing
Transport
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Types of harm?

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  • Physical
  • Sexual
  • Psychological
  • Neglect
  • Financial
  • Discriminatory
  • Information
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Is forced feeding or overmedication physical harm?

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Of course

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What is sexual harm?

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Subjecting someone to any sexual act without their consent or understanding.

  • Inappropriate touching, fondling, kissing
  • Exploitation
  • Subjecting to pornography
  • Ritual or Satanic harm
  • Penetration with fingers, objects
  • Rape
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Give some examples of psychological harm?

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Verbal comments
Humiliating
Intimidating
Ridiculing
Threatening
Bullying
Shouting
Inappropriate humour
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Give some examples of neglect?

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Malnutrition
Dehydration
An unkempt appearance
Left to sit in soiled, stained clothing/bed linen
Not dressing someone appropriately
Refusing to buy new clothes
Isolation/lack of stimulation
Being left in cold rooms
Lack of supervision or abandonment
Loss of aids, e.g. glasses
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What is financial harm?

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  • Cash stolen
  • Full benefits/pension not being received by the person
  • False pricing
  • Bills not being paid
  • The appointed person withholding money
  • Sudden transfer of a persons assets
  • Disappearance of property or belongings
  • Unexplained shortage of money
  • Restricted choice in where you live
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What is discriminatory harm?

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  • Age
  • Gender
  • Disability
  • Race
  • Colour
  • Sexual orientation
  • Religious orientation
  • Political views
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What are the 5 R’s if someone has been identified of being a vunerable adult?

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  • Recognise - Be aware that people may be at risk of harm and may need support and protection
  • Respond - Address immediate support/ health needs. Ensure the people at risk are safe.
  • Report - Follow procedure outlined below
  • Record -Record all information including actions and decisions.
  • Reflect - Learn lessons from the experience. Share learning with team/ services. Use your experience to support colleagues.