A11 - safeguarding Flashcards
what is safeguarding?
protecting a citizens health, wellbeing and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect
what are the 6 principles of safeguarding/the care act?
prevention
protection
partnership
proportionality
empowerment
accountability
what is empowerment?
people being supported and encouraged to make their own decisions and informed consent
what is prevention?
it is better to take action before harm occurs
what is proportionality?
to provide the right level of response to suit the needs of the person, the situation or the level of risk
what is protection?
support and representation for those in greatest need
what is partnership?
local solutions through services working with their communities. communities play a part in preventing,detecting and reporting neglect and abuse.
what is accountability?
accountability and transparency in safeguarding practice
what does patient safety mean?
the avoidance of accidental or unintended injury or harm during a period of receiving health care
what does clinical effectiveness mean?
the application of healthcare
taking into consideration the individuals wishes
healthcare professional’s experience
evidence based research
why are ‘patient safety’ and ‘clinical effectiveness’ important?
raises the standard of care
improving the patients experience and quality
avoids negative outcomes for the provision of care
what does radicalisation mean?
the action or process of someone to adopt or support terrorism, or radical extremist beliefs connected
what are 4 signs of radicalisation?
detachment from family/friends
raised anger levels
failure or avoidance in discussing their views
increased in privacy or secretive behaviour
what is the purpose of the prevention strategy against radicalisation?
to work with communities to support vulnerable people at risk of becoming radicalised
what is meant by conflict of interest?
a situation where a person of trust, or an organisations own interests are in direct conflict with the interest of the patient.
could also mean the organisation or person of trust wants to benefit of the patient.
how would you deal with conflicts of interests?
be open and act with integrity
follow workplace guidelines
declare personal conflicts
what are 5 vulnerable groups?
elderly
children
disabilities
LGBTQ+
BAME
what are 5 factors that make someone vulnerable?
age
financial situation
substance abuse
religion
history of abuse
what are the 5 R’s?
recognise
respond
record
report
refer
what are 3 actions to take to reduce abuse?
raise awareness
staff training
whistleblowing
what is whistleblowing?
member of staff speaks up or raises concerns about poor working practices which are unethical, dangerous or unlawful
what act is whistleblowing under?
public interest disclosure act 1998
what is the difference between multi-agency and multi-disciplinary?
agency = difference teams working together to provide care
disciplinary = professionals from the same service but difference roles
what is radicalisation?
action or process of causing someone to adopt radical positions on political or social issues
