Supporting and protecting adults from harm Flashcards
What is the legislation in place in Scotland as of right now?
The Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007
Who does this law protect?
-Have capacity and can give consent but still vulnerable.
What does ASP act do?
The ASP Act introduces new adult protection duties and powers, including:
- Councils duty to inquire and investigate
- Duty to co-operate
Who is an adult at risk?
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.
As a member of NHS grampain staff you by law are required to do what?
- 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.
What is the public interest disclosure act 1998?
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’.
What is the GMC guidance on adult protection?
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.
What is the role of NHSG staff in regards to adult protection?
- report
- co-operate
- conduct medical exam
- offence to obstruct any person from acting under the act
Who is most likely to cause harm?
Family
Where can harm take place?
Family home Hospital ward Day centre Lunch club Social club Care home Supported accommodation Sheltered housing Transport
Types of harm?
- Physical
- Sexual
- Psychological
- Neglect
- Financial
- Discriminatory
- Information
Is forced feeding or overmedication physical harm?
Of course
What is sexual harm?
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
Give some examples of psychological harm?
Verbal comments Humiliating Intimidating Ridiculing Threatening Bullying Shouting Inappropriate humour
Give some examples of neglect?
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