UNIT 7: Safeguarding LO6 Flashcards
What are the 7 ways to minimise the risk of abuse?
Person-centred planning Duty of Care Effective record keeping Following policies and procedures Building a trusting professional relationship Effective communication channels Continuing Professional Development
What is a duty of care?
The legal obligation professionals have to safeguard individuals who they care for and support from danger, harm and abuse
How does a duty of care minimise the risk of abuse?
If it is a legal requirement to look after service users then abuse shouldn’t happen
How does person centred planning minimise the risk of abuse?
If a person is at the centre of the care and they feel like an equal partner then they will feel able to report abuse.
As service users are equal team members then workers may be less likely to abuse them.
How does effective record keeping minimise the risk of abuse?
Information can be shared amongst professionals /agencies.
Risks can be identified early
Workers know what they need to
How does following policies and procedures minimise the risk of abuse?
Ensures all ways to reduce risk of abuse are followed and polices protect
users and workers .Feel safe /secure. Know what the law/policy requires
them to do./ Helps staff avoid disciplinary actions/accusations / framework
and guidance materials for staff
How does building a trusting professional relationship minimise the risk of abuse?
Helps ensure clear and transparent communication between workers and
users and between workers
Encourages users to complain/raise concerns without fear. May help users
and workers feel safe/secure
How do effective communication channels minimise the risk of abuse?
If the environment is open and honest then the service user will feel comfortable reporting abuse.
All service users’ worries and concerns might be addressed much quicker.
How does continuing professional development minimise the risk of abuse?
Ensures staff are trained and using the best practice allowing them to
develop and update knowledge/skills and so prevent abuse. Updates staff
Raises awareness
How do you develop the confidence and resilience of people who receive care?
Supporting positive risk taking
Supporting active participation
Promoting choice
Teaching personal safety
How does supporting positive risk taking develop the confidence and resilience of individuals?
Empowers individuals so become less dependent on others.
Can learn from mistakes and feel confident they know what to do in future.
How does supporting active participation develop confidence and resilience?
Improves independence
A sense of trust and partnership is formed
Feel supported by others
How does promoting choice develop confidence and resilience?
Empowers people to be in control of their own life.
Develops problem solving skills
Engages individuals.
Improved decision making skills
How does teaching personal safety develop confidence and resilience?
Individuals have the skills to report abuse.
Individuals are more able to protect themselves.
Are able to challenge potential abusers
