Unit 3 Lo2.2-2.5 Flashcards
(42 cards)
what is a policy
sets out the standards which can be expected within the setting often just a written document
what are the characteristics of a policy
outlines the purpose and what must be done to ensure the safety of individuals in the setting. Policies ensure that the organisation is complying with the legislation in place.
what is a procedure
provides a step by step guide of how to implement a policy or carry out tasks in accordance with policies
what are the characteristics of a procedure
they indicate to employees how they should be carrying out tasks in the setting
why are policies and procedures implemented differently in different settings
policies and procedures identify tasks, people and physcial parts of the setting so would be specific. Specific needs of the individual need to be taken into account
what is meant by the term safe gaurding
taking steps to ensure that a person is kept safe and free from harm and abuse. Involves reacting to potential harm and abuse.
is a legal requirment
who is the most at risk of harm and abuse
those who have:
learning difficulties
physical disabilities
lack mental capacity
sensory impairments
those who are looked after children
why may looked after children be more at risk of harm and abuse
-poor life experieinces
-may move in and out of different settings and therefore stuggle to form trusting relationships
-this can make it more difficult to report abuse
why may people with dementia be more at risk of harm and abuse
-they may not realise the abuse is happening
-may have difficulty remembering and comunicating their experiences to others
-behaviours such as withdrawel may be mistaken as part of dementia
what are the 9 kinds of abuse
emotional
sexual
bullying
physical
exploitation
discrimination
insitutional
financial
neglect
what are the 4 key aspects of safegaurding
-protection from maltreatment
-ensuring they are provided with safe and effective care
-enabling all children to have the best outcome in life
-prevention of the impairment of promotion of their health and development
explain protection from maltreatment
-training staff
-dbs
-reporting to safegaurding
-regular meals drinks and exercise
explain ensuring they are provided with safe and effective care
-dbs check staff
-child to staff ratios
explain prevention of the impairment of promotion in their health and development
-emotional support
-medication
-meals
-fresh air
explain enabling all children to have the best outcomes in life
-social life
-education
-behaving in a sensible manner
what is a DBS check
checks to make sure that individuals that are working with vulnerable adults or children are suitable to do so. Checks a persons criminal records and is a legal requirment for anyone over 16
what is a barred list
identify individuals who are unsuitable to be working with children or vulnerable adults
what are the 3 kinds of DBS checks
-standard (checks previous conviction, caution and warnings)
-enhances (checks for additional info held by police)
-enhanced with lists checks (additionaly checks barring lists)
how are safegaurding implemented in health and social care settings
-restriction on the use of social media and phot use
-having a named person responsible for safe gaurding
-dbs checked
-all staff must know potential signs of abuse
key aspects of health and safety managment systems (this is what the manager of a health and social care setting has to do )
-carry out risk assessments
-allocation of roles and responsibilites for health and safety
-monitoring of staff
ensuring there are security systems in place
what is a risk assessment
the process of evaluating the liklihood of a hazard actually casuing harm
what is the aim of a risk assessment
to protect staff, service users and visitors from harm. they aim to minimise risks to provide a safe environment
what is the purpose of a risk assessment
- to ensure any planned trips or visits are safe
-to identify ways of controlling and minimizing risks
-check that equipment is safe and fit for purpose
-to assess how much supervision is needed
what are the key aspects of workplace hazards and risk controls
-walking around the setting to identify potential hazards
-it’s a legal requirement
-thinking about how individuals might be harmed and considering individual needs
-taking action to reduce risks of harm