In this essay I will be outlining key legislation and regulations which govern safeguarding adults work, outlining working strategies and types of abuse procedures used in health and social care to reduce the risk of abuse.
Cherelle Squire safeguarding adults and promoting independence Unit 11 P4,P5,M2
In this essay I will be outlining key legislation and regulations which govern safeguarding adults work, outlining working strategies and types of abuse procedures used in health and social care to reduce the risk of abuse. Also I will be describing legislation and regulations, working strategies and procedures used in health and social care to reduce the risk of two types of abuse.
Relevant legislation and regulations
There is a law that has been passed by authority such as, parliament. The people that have to benefit from this legislation and policies are vulnerable individual.
The European convention and human rights and fundamental freedom 1950 and the human rights act 1998 spelt out the basic rights of all humans and regardless of their condition or situation.
The anti-discrimination act- equal pay act, sex discrimination and the age discrimination act, all of this play apart in the abuse that occurs as a result of discrimination.
This list replaced the POVA list that had previously been in place since 2004. It lists people who have been barred from working with vulnerable adults. It splits them into two categories, these people who are automatically barred because they offer a risk of threat and these who offer a very probable risk of harm.
The car standards tribunal appeals against such an automatic bans but it can only consider points of law or findings of fact.
Employers and providers of services must check a person’s state before employing them. These checks will involve the adult barred list, criminal records bureau checks and the good practice of taking appropriate references from previous employers.
The role of the criminal records bureau
People wanting a job in health or care setting will have to fill out a form for a CRB check as it is essential within the care setting. In October 2009 they ...
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The car standards tribunal appeals against such an automatic bans but it can only consider points of law or findings of fact.
Employers and providers of services must check a person’s state before employing them. These checks will involve the adult barred list, criminal records bureau checks and the good practice of taking appropriate references from previous employers.
The role of the criminal records bureau
People wanting a job in health or care setting will have to fill out a form for a CRB check as it is essential within the care setting. In October 2009 they are required to have an in depth check, rather than the standard check.
Sector guidance
There have been various guidelines drawn up to reduce the risk of abuse of vulnerable adults and give guidance to employers.
Organizational policies
Guidelines are there to provide a basis on which organizations can develop their own polices. No matter how big the organization is they all must have polices and guidelines on expected behavior from staff, good practice in the delivery of care and the support of individuals.
It is said that multi agency management committee could oversee the development and implementation of such approach. Not only does this provide staff with a structure within which to work but it also helps individuals using the service to know what is acceptable and unacceptable when being giving treatment or care.
Codes of practice for nursing and social work
Professional codes of practice require professionals to work to a high standard, respect people using the service as individuals and minimise risk to them. The nursing and midwifery council and the British association of social workers produce such as codes of their members, as does the regulatory body- the general social care council.
Strategies
In the past, there has been rivalry between agencies and professionals over funding and complaints over ‘who does what’, which has obstructed closer professionals working.
Multi- agency working
The support planning process and the single assessment process has been made within inter-agency co- operation, with the individuals needs being the center of attention. Multi-agency works help a multi-disciplinary approach. This is where different professionals all come together to discuss a case of individual they are all working with. For this to work, very good communicational skills are needed, and understand of what is going on in very stage of the individual’s progress. If this is not done or followed out in the right way it can lead to death of children and vulnerable adults which it has done in the past.
Working in partnership with adults using services, families and informal cares
This is aimed to give greater trust and empowerment of people using the service. This will make them feel more confident in talk about their worries, fears and possible abuse. It also helps people to get involved, including families and informal carers, are aware of and can monitor.
Closer working between professionals and within organization
This helps for better communication and information sharing to take place. In a care home, or similar 24 hour caring context, there may be three shifts of different staff members providing continual care. By doing it daily log it helps staff coming on to shift aware of what has been happening and if there are any important they should know about. Sharing concerns can be result in early preventive action being taken.
Decision –making processes and forums
When making decisions it is important that it is clear on what the decision you are making and what it involves, also that everyone understands what is happening. By doing this it is less likely that the development of abuse could take place. The use of forums encourages a sharing of idea and gives people a chance to express their opinions.
Organizational policies and staff training
Clear guidelines of what is expected of you as a professional is very important, it helps them as individuals understand what is acceptable and what is not. Training needs to be given when new procedures and polices are put into place so that everyone understand what they are expected to follow within the work place. Every new staff member needs a full induction, during this the policies and procedures are explained in full. This sets the tone for them to understand expectation of the future, behavior and practice that should be given. This set the tone for them to understand what they should be following out at work.
The role of the care quality commission
This insures that all organizations are providing the best service to the individuals and the best interests are at heart. Also makes sure that they are following the rules and regulations that apply to them within the workplace.
Procedures for protection
All procedures must be followed, in case of alleged or suspected abuse; these are set by the origination within the multi-agency framework.
Whistleblowing
Since the public interest disclosure act of 1998, staff have had the right to not suffer detrimentally or be missed, as a result of the disclosure act. This applies if member of staff see another member of staff being abused or verbally abused. In the past staff have been aware of abuse being carried out but they did say anything because of fear of being called a grass.
Referral process of abuse
1 alert
- Concerns are raised through an allegation, suspicion or complaint
- Information being passed on by an nominated person in the organization.
2 referral
- Allegation being passed on to the police for possible criminal investigation and to social services.
- Staff must not contaminate evidence e.g asking leading questions or suggesting a quick shower.
3 decision making
If it looks like abuse has happened or might happen, the social worker and others, like teachers or the Police, will hold a meeting called a to decide whether a Child Protection Enquiry is necessary
4 Assessment
Where a common assessment has been completed this information should be used to inform the Initial Assessment. The Initial Assessment must be completed within a maximum of seven working days of the date of the referral.
- Whether the child should be seen and spoken to with or without their parents;
- When to interview the child/ren (within an appropriate timescale);
- When to interview parents and other relevant family members;
- What the child and parents should be told of any concerns;
- What contributions (historical and contemporary information) to the assessment from other agencies should be and who will provide them;
- Whether information from abroad is required. If it is then professionals from each agency will need to request information from their equivalent agencies in the countries in which the child has lived.
5 Review
Pre-birth referral and assessment issues are outlined in Safeguarding Children in Specific Circumstances – Unborn Child. Also LSCB Pre Birth Assessment Practice Guidance can be downloaded from the Good Practice section of this website. It outlines the steps to take and includes a pro-forma for recording Pre Birth Planning Meetings with hospital staff. A model risk assessment document is also attached to guide those completing assessments.
When considering making a referral to Children's Social Care, practitioners are normally expected to discuss any concerns with the family and seek their agreement for a referral to be made. However, discussing with the parent the intention to refer should only be done where such discussion will not place a child at risk of significant harm, or increased risk of significant harm, or put any other person at risk of harm.
6 monitoring and recording
- The process is monitored and recorded, on a regular basis to check it is still meeting individual’s needs. If not then a new assessment will be needed.
Complaint procedures
It is important for adults to having effecting complaints procedure in place, which people are encouraged to use. Culturally, as a nation, we tend to put up with things instead of arguing. People need to feel like they are being protected and not victimised, if they have a complaint.
I will be looking at sexual abuse and physical abuse and how the referral progress can help to stop them from happening.
Legislation and relations for Physical abuse
Safe guarding vulnerable groups act 2006
The purpose of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 is to restrict contact between children and vulnerable adults and those who might do them harm (sexual abuse).
2006 Act itself is very complex; its key principles are straightforward. They are as follows:
- People that have been sexual abusers or physical abusers should be barred from working with children (or vulnerable adults);
- employers should have a straightforward means of checking that a person is not barred from working with children (or vulnerable adults);
- Suitability checks should not be one-offs: they should be an element of on-going assessment of suitability to catch those who commit wrongs following a suitability check.
Protection of vulnerable groups act 2007 and act 2010
Set for people who work with children and vulnerable individuals and have to be registered. The independent safeguarding authority to be able to stop sexual abusers from working with people that are vulnerable.
This also applies to employed people and volunteers, there are separate but liked barred lists for those working with children and adults, Checks must take place before an individual can work with the vulnerable so this can stop physical abuse from happening.
Mental capacity act 2005
Established the independent mental capacity advocates service. Aims to help vulnerable people who lack the capacity to make important decisions for themselves . Provides help for people who have been physical abused to detail with the after math.
Human rights act 1998
Gave people that power to challenge received discrimination by pubic bodies and Aims to help vulnerable people who lack the capacity to make important decisions for themselves. Human rights act does not allow anyone to come into your personal space and you have a say to what is done to you, so this helps stop physical abuses from having.
Legislation and relations for sexual abuse
The sexual offences act 1976
This act was created for sex offenders registered for identification and tracking purposes, Enables sex offenders to be monitored and vulnerable people to be protected. By them being monitored it keeps people around them from being abused and makes sure that it will not happen again and if it does it will not go un- missed.
Mental capacity act 2005
Established the independent mental capacity advocates service. Aims to help vulnerable people who lack the capacity to make important decisions for themselves . Provides help for people who have been sexually abused and how to cope and deal with the after effects.
Human rights act 1998
Gave people that power to challenge received discrimination by pubic bodies and Aims to help vulnerable people who lack the capacity to make important decisions for themselves. Human rights act does not allow anyone to come into your personal space and you have a say to what is done to you, so this helps stop sexual abuses from happening and we have the right to say NO!
Strategies and procedures for physical abuse
Whistleblowing
Since the public interest disclosure act of 1998, staff have had the right to not suffer detrimentally or be missed, as a result of the disclosure act. This applies if member of staff see another member of staff being sexually abused. In the past staff have been aware of abuse being carried out but they did say anything because of fear of being called a grass. So this helps people to speak up and see that you are doing good by telling someone if you have seen someone being physically abused.
Multi- agency working
The support planning process and the single assessment process has been made within inter-agency co- operation, with the individuals needs being the center of attention. Multi-agency works help a multi-disciplinary approach. This is where different professionals all come together to discuss a case of individual they are all working with. For this to work, very good communicational skills are needed, and understand of what is going on in very stage of the individual’s progress. If this is not done or followed out in the right way it can lead to death of children and vulnerable adults which it has done in the past. So with everyone working together it would be earlier and quicker to find the physical abuser.
Safeguarding adult
Set national standards, defined service models or why this might be it is aimed to ensure a nation-wide approach to protection of adults and closer multi- agency working, this will help stop physical abuse.
Human rights in health care – a frame work of local action 2007/08
Framework to help local NHS trusts to develop and apply human rights approach in the design and delivery of their service Focus on fairness, respect, equality, dignity, autonomy
No secrets- department of health guidelines 2000
Look at who will be at risk and why this might be. Set out multi-agency framework to encourage different professionals to work together Social services to take leads and involve council department, local to develop multi- agency codes of practice and ways of working together. By the police and hospital working together it will help catch a physical abuser quickly.
Strategies and procedures for sexual abuse
Whistleblowing
Since the public interest disclosure act of 1998, staff have had the right to not suffer detrimentally or be missed, as a result of the disclosure act. This applies if member of staff see another member of staff being physically abused. In the past staff have been aware of abuse being carried out but they did say anything because of fear of being called a grass. So this helps people to speak up and see that you are doing well by telling someone if you have seen someone being sexually abused. So with everyone working together it would be earlier and quicker to find the sexual abuser.
Multi- agency working
The support planning process and the single assessment process has been made within inter-agency co- operation, with the individuals needs being the center of attention. Multi-agency works help a multi-disciplinary approach. This is where different professionals all come together to discuss a case of individual they are all working with. For this to work, very good communicational skills are needed, and understand of what is going on in very stage of the individual’s progress. If this is not done or followed out in the right way it can lead to death of children and vulnerable adults which it has done in the past.
Safeguarding adult
Set national standards, defined service models or why this might be it is aimed to ensure a nation-wide approach to protection of adults and closer multi- agency working, this will help stop sexual abuse.
Human rights in health care – a frame work of local action 2007/08
Framework to help local NHS trusts to develop and apply human rights approach in the design and delivery of their service Focus on fairness, respect, equality, dignity, autonomy
No secrets- department of health guidelines 2000
Look at who will be at risk and why this might be. Set out multi-agency framework to encourage different professionals to work together Social services to take leads and involve council department, local to develop multi- agency codes of practice and ways of working together. Help to catch sexual offenders.
In this essay I have be outlined key legislation and regulations which govern safeguarding adults work, outlined working strategies and types of abuse procedures used in health and social care to reduce the risk of abuse. Also, I have described legislation and regulations, working strategies and procedures used in health and social care to reduce the risk of two types of abuse.