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What are the possible signs of financial abuse?

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.lack of money
.debt

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What are the possible signs of physical abuse?

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.bruising
.unexplained bleeding

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NICE guidelines and quality standards

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defines guidance and quality standards in relation to safeguarding adults, children and young people with different conditions in a variety of settings.

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What is ICS, ICB and ICP?

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ICS~ integrated care systems
ICB~ integrated care boards
ICP~ integrated care partnership

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What is an example of financial abuse?

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withholding/taking of money.

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What are the possible signs of organisational abuse?

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.restricted visiting times
. patient complaints

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What are factors that can contribute to abuse?

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.age
.finance
.religion
.lack of mental capacity
.previous history of abuse
.social isolation

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What are 4 examples of vulnerable groups?

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.children, young people and elderly people
.people with disabilities
.people with sensory impairments
.ethnic minorities

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What are 3 examples of physical abuse?

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.Female genital mutilation (FGM)
.hitting
.burns

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What is an example of modern-day slavery?

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.exploitation of individuals for work.
.using threats and violence.

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What is an example of sexual abuse?

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forcing someone to take part or watch sexual activities.

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What are 4 examples of emotional abuse?

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.bullying
.belittling
.verbal abuse
.gaslighting

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What are 2 examples of organisational abuse?

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.regimented mealtimes
.removing personal choices

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What are the possible signs of sexual abuse?

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.unwanted pregnancy
.STI
.sexual promiscuity

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List 3 ways to deal with conflicts of interest.

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.be open and honest acting with integrity
.following workplace guidelines
.declare any personal conflicts

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What does safeguarding mean?

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the protection of health, wellbeing and rights of individuals

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Why is safeguarding important?

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it protects from harm,abuse and neglect

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List 5 other signs of abuse

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.forced marriage
.cruelty
.honour-based abuse
.child sexual exploitation
.violence

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What does conflict of interest mean?

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a situation where a person of trust, or an organisation’s own interest are in the direct conflict with the interest of the patient

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What are the key principles of safeguarding?

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Empowerment
Prevention
Protection
Proportionality
Partnership
Accountability

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Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS)

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used to protect individuals who lack capacity to consent to their care arrangements.

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What are 3 examples of support for managing positive behaviour?

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.behavioural frame works
.workplace policies
.performance management

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NHS England Guide

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defines guidance in relation to safeguarding requirements to comply with legislation and regulations within health and care settings and services.

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What are the possible signs of emotional abuse?

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.low self-esteem
.depression

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Human Rights Act 1998
it sets out the fundamental rights and freedoms that individuals are entitled to.
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Domestic Abuse Act 2021
it provides a framework designed to support organisations to identify and respond to domestic abuse and promote best practice.
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What is the Equality Act 2010?
it provide legal protection for individuals from discrimination within society.
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What does professional abuse mean?
abuse by someone in a position of power over the victim or a position trust.
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What does conflict of interest mean?
a situation where a person of trust, or an organisation’s own interest are in direct conflict with the interest of the patient.
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List 5 other signs of abuse.
.forced marriage .cruelty .honour-based abuse .child sexual exploitation .violence
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Why is safeguarding important?
it protects from harm, abuse and neglect.
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What does safeguarding mean?
the protection of health, wellbeing wrights of individuals.
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List 3 ways to deal with conflicts of interest.
.be open and honest acting with integrity .following workplace guidelines .declare any personal conflicts
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List 3 ways to preserve evidence.
.documentation of facts .observation charts .clinical photography
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What actions should be taken if abuse is suspected or disclosed?
.communicate with the individual. .report the incident .must have the ability to challenge ______ .preserve the evidence
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What are the possible signs of neglect?
.unkept appearance .malnutrition
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What does radicalisation mean?
the action or process of someone to adopt or support terrorism
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Why is clinical effectiveness and patient safety important?
.rates the standard of care, improving the patient’s experience and quality. .avoids negative outcomes for provision of care.
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What does clinical effectiveness mean?
the application of healthcare, taking into consideration the individuals wishes, HCP’s experience and evidence-based approach.
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What is the purpose of the prevent strategy?
to work with communities to support vulnerable people at risk of becoming radicalised.
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List 2 reasons why positive behaviour is important.
.improves quality service provisions for positive outcomes. .key to safeguarding individuals
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What are 4 examples of positive behaviours expected of a HCP?
.people’s first approach .maintain safety .encourage professionalism and trust. .effectiveness practiced clinical competency.
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What are 4 signs of radicalisation?
.detachment from family and friends. .raised anger levels .failure or avoidance in discussing own views. .increased interest in privacy and secretive behaviours.
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Health and Care Act 2022
establishes ICB, ICP and ICS. promotes collaborative working to integrated services to improve patient care and safeguard individuals.
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Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006
establishes DBS checks to prevent individuals deemed unsuitable to work with children or vulnerable adults from gaining access to them through their work.
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What is the mental health act 2007?
sets out when someone can be detained and treated for a mental health disorder.
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What does patient safety mean?
the avoidance of accidental or unintended injury or harm during a period of receiving healthcare
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List 4 actions that can be taken by organisations and individuals to reduce the chances of abuse.
.staff training .multi-agency working .risk assessments .whistleblowing procedure

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