Topic 8: Minimising the risk of abuse Flashcards
What does person centred planning enable individuals to be in control of in terms of safeguarding
Their safety
What does using person centred planning ensure workers do in HSC?
Place individuals at the centre of their care and support
Value individuality
Promote privacy and dignity
Promotes the rights to independence and to make their own informed choices and decisions
Promote mutual respect and trust
Working together in partnership
How does putting an individual at the centre of their care help to minimise the risk of abuse?
Helps to prevent marginalisation and neglect and it allows individuals to take a larger role decion making
How does valuing someones individuality help minimise the risk of abuse?
It helps to build a trusting relationship making it more likely for the individual to disclose the abuse they are experiencing.
It involves working with an individual to plan their care and support
How does promoting an individuals privacy and dignity help minimise the risk of abuse?
It means that individuals privacy is respected and that they are not taken advantage of.
How does promoting an individuals right to independence choice minimise the risk of abuse?
It increases their self esteem helping to make an informed decision that’s right for them helping to reduce unintentional abuse.
How does promoting mutual trust and respect help to minimise the risk of abuse?
Increased trust leads to an individual being more open about their abuse.
Means the individual is at the centre of their care
How does working together in partnership help minimise the risk of abuse?
Helps reduce the risk of cases slipping through the safeguarding system.
Leads to better sharing of information and decision making
Less mistakes are made
What is the duty of care?
The responsibility professionals in particular have to safeguard vulnerable individuals by reducing the risk of danger, harm and abuse
Records of abuse must include what?
Date, time and signs noticed or heard of
Why is building a trusting relationship important in protecting individuals?
It means that they will feel more comfortable confiding in you about concerns or abuse.
What does having an effective communication channel mean?
It means that individuals know what to do if they need to pass on information about an individual.
What does continuing professional development mean?
It provides staff with an opportunity to maintain and develop their skills and knowledge through a variety of methods including: training, experience and self study.
