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unit 7 Flashcards

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abuse

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• a form of maltreatment
• single/repeated act that can cause distress, harm, abuse or neglect

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physical abuse

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• intentionally causing physical pain/threats to hurt an individual

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bullying

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• negative behaviour that is intended to intimidate/harm someone & it’s often aimed at certain groups
• humiliation, harassment, or insulting

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sexual abuse

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• any unwanted sexual acts/contact/attention

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exploitation/mate crime

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• unfairly manipulating someone for profit/personal gain

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psychological/emotional abuse

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• threats/consistent criticism to control & manipulate another individual
• emotional maltreatment

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neglect

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• the failure to meet basic/medical/physical needs

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financial abuse

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• exploiting a vulnerable persons finance

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institutional abuse

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• unfair treatment from a person in a system of power
• poor care/neglect

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discrimination

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• treating someone less favourably/unfairly on the basis of a protected characteristic

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signs of physical abuse

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• unexplained injuries (bruises/cuts)
• change in behaviour
• self harm

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symptoms of physical abuse

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• anxious
• fearful
• less confident
• withdrawn

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signs of bullying

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• unexplained injuries (bruises/cuts)
• self harm

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symptoms of bullying

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• anxious
• withdrawn
• low self esteem
• changes in eating & sleeping

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signs of sexual abuse

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• unexplained injuries (bruises/cuts)
• inappropriate or sexualised behaviour
• fear of certain ppl/situations

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symptoms of sexual abuse

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• withdrawn
• aggressive & inappropriate behaviour
• anxious

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signs of exploitation/mate crime

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• unexplained injuries (bruises/cuts)
• unpaid bills
• loss of weight

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symptoms of exploitation/mate crime

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• withdrawn
• mood swings
• frustrated
• anxious

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signs of psychological/emotional abuse

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• no eye contact
• fearful
• anxious
• self harm

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symptoms of psychological/emotional abuse

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• low self esteem
• changes in eating & sleeping
• mood swings

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signs of neglect

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• poor personal hygiene
• malnourishment
• dehydration

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symptoms of neglect

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• anxious
• depression
• suicidal thoughts

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signs of financial abuse

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• unexplained lack of money
• debts
• unpaid bills

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symptoms of financial abuse

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• anxious
• inability to make payments/bills

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signs of institutional abuse

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• poor practices
• low standards of care & support

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symptoms of institutional abuse

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• withdrawn
• isolated
• passive aggressive behaviour

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signs of discrimination

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• change in attitude/behaviour

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symptoms of discrimination

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• withdrawn
• anxious
• low self esteem
• frustrated

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at most risk of abuse - lack of mental capacity

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• isolated - limited social skills
• may not recognise abuse
• dependant on others for needs

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at most risk of abuse - dementia

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• not recognising abuse
• difficulty remembering or communicating
• unexplained signs & symptoms taken as dementia

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at most risk of abuse - learning disability

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• they don’t understand rights
• they may want to please others

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at most risk of abuse - sensory impairment

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• limited personal relationship
• dependant on others
• intimate care needs

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at most risk of abuse - looked after children

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• cant trust & unlikely to report abuse
• poor life experiences

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at most risk of abuse - physical disabilities

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• dependant on others
• feels powerless/disempowered

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environmental factors that make abuse more likely - health services

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• wide range of needs
• position of trust & power
• don’t have necessary, communication & problem solving skills
• don’t feel safe
• under staffed (pressure)

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environmental factors that make abuse more likely - health & social care setting

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• position of trust & power
• afraid to speak out
• fear of loosing home/care

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environmental factors that make abuse more likely - care services

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• don’t respect privacy, comfort & unique needs
• cant speak out/report

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environmental factors that make abuse more likely - independent living facilities

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• not staffed all the time so targeted by others
• perceived as needing less care than others
• neglected

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environmental factors that make abuse more likely - homelessness

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• no contact to personal relationships
• no contact to health services
• isolated
• vulnerable
• unsafe areas

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other factors that make abuse more likely - imbalance of power

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• dependant on others for all aspects of care
• needs ignored/not met
• no emotional/practical support

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other factors that make abuse more likely - social isolation

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• mental illness
• lives alone with no care/support

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other factors that make abuse more likely - dependant on others

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• dependant on others for personal care & managment of money
• stress
• emotional/physical aggression

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other factors that make abuse more likely - staffing issues

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• less staff
• untrained staff
• unsafe & abusive practice
• neglected patients
• unable to speak out

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other factors that make abuse more likely - invasion of privacy

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• doors open while changing
• vulnerable & embarrassed
• dependant on others for personal & intimate care

45
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legislation

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• the process of making laws & defines the duties organisations & practitioners must be carried out by law

46
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safeguarding

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• proactive measures to reduce risks of danger, harm & abuse

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human rights act 1998

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• gives specific rights to everyone
• promotes right to life
• freedom from degrading treatment
• respect for private & family life

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care act 2014

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• requires local authorities to make enquiries if someone if being abused/neglected or is at risk
• multi-agency safeguarding
• duty of care & fundamental standards
• child’s needs assessment (CNA)
• right to advocate

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equality act 2010

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• makes indirect & direct discrimination illegal
• prohibits discrimination in education & workplace
• right to breastfeed in public
• protects ppl from discrimination, victimisation & harrasment

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public discourse act 1998 (whistleblowing act)

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• protects workers who disclose info about malpractice
• provides legal framework

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mental capacity act 2005

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• protects & empowers ppl who are unable to make choices & decisions for themselves
• presumption of capacity
• support to make own decisions
• right to make ‘unwise’ decisions
• actions in best interest

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safeguarding vulnerable groups act 2006

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• vetting & barring scheme to ensure unsuitable ppl don’t work with vulnerable ppl

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health & social care act 2008

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• establishes CQC
• provides registration & inspection of services
• ‘no decision about me without me’
• health watch
• clinical commissioning groups
• enables patients & workers to have more control

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data protection act 1998

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• info processed lawfully & fairly
• info only used for intended use
• accurate & kept up to date
• secured
• info not transferred out of EU without consent/permission

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children act 2004

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• every child matters
• advocate
• encourages agencies & organisations work together
• paramountcy principle
• right to consultation

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safeguarding adults 2005

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• documents providing national framework of all 11 sets of good practice standards
• ensures implementation of high quality & consistent work

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rehabilitation of offenders act 1974

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• supports rehabilitation into employment
• aims to give ppl with convictions a fresh start

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safeguarding children 2006

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• how organisations should work together & to safeguard & promote welfare of children & young adults

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people who might suspect/be told about abuse - family

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• emotional support
• trust & comfortable
• notice change in behaviour

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people who might suspect/be told about abuse - peers

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• easier due to feeling guilty
• believe & listen
• use own language & terminology

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people who might suspect/be told about abuse - social workers

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• qualified & trained
• main & only contact
• reliable
• can identify when somethings wrong

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people who might suspect/be told about abuse - other professionals

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• suspect abuse when carrying out role
• trained to identity signs & symptoms
• appointments
• reliable & respectable

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people who might suspect/be told about abuse - teachers

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• notice change in behaviour
• good relationship - confide in

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people who might suspect/be told about abuse - siblings

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• role model who look up to & confide in
• notice change in behaviour

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people who might suspect/be told about abuse - members of public

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• notice unusual behaviour
• withdrawn
• seen in a long time

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disclosures & suspected abuse - report appropriately

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• familiarise with procedures
• not reporting can lead to failure of carrying out role & responsibilities effectively

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disclosures & suspected abuse - duty to report

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• don’t ignore signs
• duty to replay/report abuse to ensure safety

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disclosures & suspected abuse

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• don’t judge
• maintain confidentiality
• protect self

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disclosures & suspected abuse - support & comfort

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• reassure ppl
• don’t look shocked & remain calm
• state organisation that can help

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disclosures & suspected abuse - reporting procedures

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• evidence is preserved
• record details accurately
• witnesses

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disclosures & suspected abuse - disclosures of abuse

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• listen & reassure that you believe & don’t show shock
• report & secure evidence
• report in full details & refer disclosure to other organisations

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disclosures & suspected abuse - suspicious of abuse

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• don’t ignore signs & ensure individual is safe
• report suspicions & secure evidence
• record full details & refer suspicious to other organisations

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policies & procedures - policies

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• a set of principles that outline how an organisation plans to deliver its services
• multi agency approach
• risk assessments
• confidentiality policy

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policies & procedures - procedures

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• describes how each policy will be put into practice detailing specific roles & responsibilities

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policies & procedures - confidentially policy

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• awareness of importance of keeping info confidential
• need to know basis
• know when to break confidentiality
• talk privately
• secure info in locked cabinets/password protected computers

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policies & procedures - multi-agency approach

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• promotes welfare
• ensures concerns are identified & reported early
• provides better insight
• ensures professionals work consistent & building trust & mutual respect

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policies & procedures - accessible complaints procedure

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• enables ppl to openly raise & discuss concerns
• environment of trust & respect

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policies & procedures - designated protection officer

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• provides info & support to ppl in relation to disclosures & suspicious of abuse

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policies & procedures - risk assessments

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• identifying, managing, recording & reviewing risks
• promotes rights
• prevents harm & abuse

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policies & procedures - disclosure & barring service (DBS)

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• processes criminal records
• requires employees & agencies to refer to DBS when harmed/at risk
• no paid/volunteering work with ppl on barred list
• organisations work together with documents to investigate & prevent abuse

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policies & procedures - staff training & recruitment procedures

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• clear & effective - minimise unsuitable ppl working
• qualifications, job descriptions, duty to ensure
• training courses with up to date info
• clear induction processes
• probationary period
• personal development plan
• informal & formal supervision

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minimising risk of abuse - duty of care

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• decisions led by individuals needs, wishes & preferences
• risks identified & reduced whilst respecting choices & decisions
• not placed in situations that cause danger, harm & abuse
• supported & protected from danger, harm & abuse

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minimising risk of abuse - person centred planning

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• places individual at the centre of care & support
• values individuality
• promoted individuals privacy & dignity
• work together in partnership
• mutual respect & trust

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minimising risk of abuse - trusting professional relationships

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• enables confide in
• mutual respect
• open ended discussion/questions

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minimising risk of abuse - effective communication channels

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• creates open environment
• diffuses stress & frustration
• ensuring concerns are responded to

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minimising risk of abuse - professional development

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• provides opportunities
• current knowledge & up to date practices to protect safely & legally
• enable to identify abuse

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minimising risk of abuse - following policies & procedures

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• upholding right to live safely & free from danger, harm & abuse
• focusing on preventing danger, harm & abuse
• managing risks & providing sets of standards

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minimising risk of abuse - effective record keeping

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• clearly identifying risks
• providing guidance on actions to take
• info on need to know basis
• accurate info

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