Commissioners are also subjecting learning disability hospitals to extra scrutiny in the wake of the scandal, while the number of inspections by the CQC has rocketed. Experts demand reform However, 86 learning disability experts and organisations have written to government to say this is not enough, and that learning disability services need wholesale reform, including an end to placements in hospitals…
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Explain what it means to have a duty of care in own work role. To have a duty of care means to be accountable for the children and young people in our care by e.g. exercising authority, managing risks, working safely, safeguarding children and young people, monitoring own behaviour and conduct, maintaining confidentiality, storing personal information appropriately, reporting concerns and allegations, making professional judgements, maintaining professional boundaries, avoiding favouritism, maintaining…
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1. Know how to recognise signs of abuse 1.1 Define the following types of abuse: Physical abuse: is physical force or violence by another person that results in bodily injury, physical pain or impairment. It includes pushing, slapping, kicking and pinching. Example: when someone deliberately hurts or injures another individual and results in physical pain or injury. Another example: hiding medication in food or tying down to a chair or toilet. Sexual abuse: refers to any action that pressures…
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shape, colour etc. Always remember to sign and date your notes and any other records you have made 204 Cert.3 - Understand the national and local context of safeguarding and protection from abuse. 3.1 - Identify national policies and local systems that relate to safeguarding and protection from abuse. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulates care…
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Safeguarding Adults Safeguarding is about guarding the safety of vulnerable people against abuse. Abuse is a well known term however, what is not well known is the different types of abuse there are. It is the aim of this booklet to increase the knowledge of those who work in a care setting about abuse and what to do if you suspect someone is being abused. Difference types of abuse Physical abuse * Injuries, which are unexplained, intentional, or not prevented by another person. * Internal…
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PHYSICAL ABUSE PHYSICAL ABUSE IS THE USE OF PHYSICAL FORCE THAT MAY RESULT IN BODILY INJURY, PHYSICAL PAIN OR IMPAIRMENT SUCH AS HITTING, BEATING, PUSHING, SHOVING, SLAPPING, KICKING, PINCHING, OR BURNING. SEXUAL ABUSE SEXUAL ABUSE IS ANY SORT OF NON CONSENSUAL SEXUAL CONTACT , SEXUAL ABUSE CAN HAPPEN TO A MAN OR A WOMAN OF ANY AGE EMOTIONAL ABUSE EMOTIONAL ABUSE IS ANY ACT INCLUDING CONFINEMENT, ISOLATION, VERBAL ASSAULT, HUMILIATION, INTIMIDATION OR ANY OTHER TREATMENT WHICH MAY DIMINISH THE SENSE…
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514 – The Safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults 1. Understand the legislation, regulations and policies that underpin the protection of vulnerable adults 1.1 Analyse the differences between the concept of safeguarding and the concept of protection in relation to vulnerable adults There is a difference between Safeguarding vulnerable adults/children and adult/child protection. Safeguarding is everybody’s responsibility, and includes measures to prevent or minimise the potential for…
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Level 3 Diploma Health and Social Care settings (QCF) Candidate Name Assessor’s Name Unit Criteria Report Learning outcome/ Assessment criteria Evidence Title and Description HSC 024 Principles of Safeguarding and Protection in Health and Social Care 1 .1 Define the following types of abuse: Physical abuse: Causing physical harm to an individual for example by hitting, burning, biting, throwing, suffocating, force feeding or any other cause of physical harm. Sexual abuse: Is any sort of…
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and support they need to perform their role. For an employer, effective induction may also affect employee turnover, absenteeism and employer brand. 1.2 Identify information and support materials that are available to promote effective induction. Getting it right from the start is key to keeping staff long-term. We look at what to cover during the induction process. What exactly will be needed during the induction period will vary by organisation and role, but some things are consistent for all…
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combined with a Personal Statement to show your knowledge and competency for Units 14 and 16. Scope of Task The following areas are to be covered by Reflective Account and Personal Statement: Safeguarding and protection. Serious case reviews. No Secrets. Every child matters. Signs of abuse. Reporting safeguarding issues Areas to consider for your Reflective Account and Personal Statement Please note that you should refer to the attached activity guide prior to commencing your answers. This will…
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