unit 7 Flashcards
abuse
• a form of maltreatment
• single/repeated act that can cause distress, harm, abuse or neglect
physical abuse
• intentionally causing physical pain/threats to hurt an individual
bullying
• negative behaviour that is intended to intimidate/harm someone & it’s often aimed at certain groups
• humiliation, harassment, or insulting
sexual abuse
• any unwanted sexual acts/contact/attention
exploitation/mate crime
• unfairly manipulating someone for profit/personal gain
psychological/emotional abuse
• threats/consistent criticism to control & manipulate another individual
• emotional maltreatment
neglect
• the failure to meet basic/medical/physical needs
financial abuse
• exploiting a vulnerable persons finance
institutional abuse
• unfair treatment from a person in a system of power
• poor care/neglect
discrimination
• treating someone less favourably/unfairly on the basis of a protected characteristic
signs of physical abuse
• unexplained injuries (bruises/cuts)
• change in behaviour
• self harm
symptoms of physical abuse
• anxious
• fearful
• less confident
• withdrawn
signs of bullying
• unexplained injuries (bruises/cuts)
• self harm
symptoms of bullying
• anxious
• withdrawn
• low self esteem
• changes in eating & sleeping
signs of sexual abuse
• unexplained injuries (bruises/cuts)
• inappropriate or sexualised behaviour
• fear of certain ppl/situations
symptoms of sexual abuse
• withdrawn
• aggressive & inappropriate behaviour
• anxious
signs of exploitation/mate crime
• unexplained injuries (bruises/cuts)
• unpaid bills
• loss of weight
symptoms of exploitation/mate crime
• withdrawn
• mood swings
• frustrated
• anxious
signs of psychological/emotional abuse
• no eye contact
• fearful
• anxious
• self harm
symptoms of psychological/emotional abuse
• low self esteem
• changes in eating & sleeping
• mood swings
signs of neglect
• poor personal hygiene
• malnourishment
• dehydration
symptoms of neglect
• anxious
• depression
• suicidal thoughts
signs of financial abuse
• unexplained lack of money
• debts
• unpaid bills
symptoms of financial abuse
• anxious
• inability to make payments/bills
signs of institutional abuse
• poor practices
• low standards of care & support
symptoms of institutional abuse
• withdrawn
• isolated
• passive aggressive behaviour
signs of discrimination
• change in attitude/behaviour
symptoms of discrimination
• withdrawn
• anxious
• low self esteem
• frustrated
at most risk of abuse - lack of mental capacity
• isolated - limited social skills
• may not recognise abuse
• dependant on others for needs
at most risk of abuse - dementia
• not recognising abuse
• difficulty remembering or communicating
• unexplained signs & symptoms taken as dementia
at most risk of abuse - learning disability
• they don’t understand rights
• they may want to please others
at most risk of abuse - sensory impairment
• limited personal relationship
• dependant on others
• intimate care needs
at most risk of abuse - looked after children
• cant trust & unlikely to report abuse
• poor life experiences
at most risk of abuse - physical disabilities
• dependant on others
• feels powerless/disempowered
environmental factors that make abuse more likely - health services
• wide range of needs
• position of trust & power
• don’t have necessary, communication & problem solving skills
• don’t feel safe
• under staffed (pressure)
environmental factors that make abuse more likely - health & social care setting
• position of trust & power
• afraid to speak out
• fear of loosing home/care
environmental factors that make abuse more likely - care services
• don’t respect privacy, comfort & unique needs
• cant speak out/report
environmental factors that make abuse more likely - independent living facilities
• not staffed all the time so targeted by others
• perceived as needing less care than others
• neglected
environmental factors that make abuse more likely - homelessness
• no contact to personal relationships
• no contact to health services
• isolated
• vulnerable
• unsafe areas
other factors that make abuse more likely - imbalance of power
• dependant on others for all aspects of care
• needs ignored/not met
• no emotional/practical support
other factors that make abuse more likely - social isolation
• mental illness
• lives alone with no care/support
other factors that make abuse more likely - dependant on others
• dependant on others for personal care & managment of money
• stress
• emotional/physical aggression
other factors that make abuse more likely - staffing issues
• less staff
• untrained staff
• unsafe & abusive practice
• neglected patients
• unable to speak out
other factors that make abuse more likely - invasion of privacy
• doors open while changing
• vulnerable & embarrassed
• dependant on others for personal & intimate care
legislation
• the process of making laws & defines the duties organisations & practitioners must be carried out by law
safeguarding
• proactive measures to reduce risks of danger, harm & abuse
human rights act 1998
• gives specific rights to everyone
• promotes right to life
• freedom from degrading treatment
• respect for private & family life
care act 2014
• 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
equality act 2010
• makes indirect & direct discrimination illegal
• prohibits discrimination in education & workplace
• right to breastfeed in public
• protects ppl from discrimination, victimisation & harrasment
public discourse act 1998 (whistleblowing act)
• protects workers who disclose info about malpractice
• provides legal framework
mental capacity act 2005
• 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
safeguarding vulnerable groups act 2006
• vetting & barring scheme to ensure unsuitable ppl don’t work with vulnerable ppl
health & social care act 2008
• 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
data protection act 1998
• 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
children act 2004
• every child matters
• advocate
• encourages agencies & organisations work together
• paramountcy principle
• right to consultation
safeguarding adults 2005
• documents providing national framework of all 11 sets of good practice standards
• ensures implementation of high quality & consistent work
rehabilitation of offenders act 1974
• supports rehabilitation into employment
• aims to give ppl with convictions a fresh start
safeguarding children 2006
• how organisations should work together & to safeguard & promote welfare of children & young adults
people who might suspect/be told about abuse - family
• emotional support
• trust & comfortable
• notice change in behaviour
people who might suspect/be told about abuse - peers
• easier due to feeling guilty
• believe & listen
• use own language & terminology
people who might suspect/be told about abuse - social workers
• qualified & trained
• main & only contact
• reliable
• can identify when somethings wrong
people who might suspect/be told about abuse - other professionals
• suspect abuse when carrying out role
• trained to identity signs & symptoms
• appointments
• reliable & respectable
people who might suspect/be told about abuse - teachers
• notice change in behaviour
• good relationship - confide in
people who might suspect/be told about abuse - siblings
• role model who look up to & confide in
• notice change in behaviour
people who might suspect/be told about abuse - members of public
• notice unusual behaviour
• withdrawn
• seen in a long time
disclosures & suspected abuse - report appropriately
• familiarise with procedures
• not reporting can lead to failure of carrying out role & responsibilities effectively
disclosures & suspected abuse - duty to report
• don’t ignore signs
• duty to replay/report abuse to ensure safety
disclosures & suspected abuse
• don’t judge
• maintain confidentiality
• protect self
disclosures & suspected abuse - support & comfort
• reassure ppl
• don’t look shocked & remain calm
• state organisation that can help
disclosures & suspected abuse - reporting procedures
• evidence is preserved
• record details accurately
• witnesses
disclosures & suspected abuse - disclosures of abuse
• listen & reassure that you believe & don’t show shock
• report & secure evidence
• report in full details & refer disclosure to other organisations
disclosures & suspected abuse - suspicious of abuse
• don’t ignore signs & ensure individual is safe
• report suspicions & secure evidence
• record full details & refer suspicious to other organisations
policies & procedures - policies
• a set of principles that outline how an organisation plans to deliver its services
• multi agency approach
• risk assessments
• confidentiality policy
policies & procedures - procedures
• describes how each policy will be put into practice detailing specific roles & responsibilities
policies & procedures - confidentially policy
• 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
policies & procedures - multi-agency approach
• promotes welfare
• ensures concerns are identified & reported early
• provides better insight
• ensures professionals work consistent & building trust & mutual respect
policies & procedures - accessible complaints procedure
• enables ppl to openly raise & discuss concerns
• environment of trust & respect
policies & procedures - designated protection officer
• provides info & support to ppl in relation to disclosures & suspicious of abuse
policies & procedures - risk assessments
• identifying, managing, recording & reviewing risks
• promotes rights
• prevents harm & abuse
policies & procedures - disclosure & barring service (DBS)
• 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
policies & procedures - staff training & recruitment procedures
• 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
minimising risk of abuse - duty of care
• 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
minimising risk of abuse - person centred planning
• places individual at the centre of care & support
• values individuality
• promoted individuals privacy & dignity
• work together in partnership
• mutual respect & trust
minimising risk of abuse - trusting professional relationships
• enables confide in
• mutual respect
• open ended discussion/questions
minimising risk of abuse - effective communication channels
• creates open environment
• diffuses stress & frustration
• ensuring concerns are responded to
minimising risk of abuse - professional development
• provides opportunities
• current knowledge & up to date practices to protect safely & legally
• enable to identify abuse
minimising risk of abuse - following policies & procedures
• upholding right to live safely & free from danger, harm & abuse
• focusing on preventing danger, harm & abuse
• managing risks & providing sets of standards
minimising risk of abuse - effective record keeping
• clearly identifying risks
• providing guidance on actions to take
• info on need to know basis
• accurate info
