Safeguarding Alert Case Study
This paper will discuss Mrs Smith’s safeguarding alert concerns, by taking into account professional, legal and ethical aspects of care. The legal requirements will explore the Mental Health Act 1983, as amended 2007, the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) 2005, Human Rights 1998 Act principles, safeguarding vulnerable adults from abuse and the deprivation of liberty safeguards (Dols). A range of research literature and theories on dementia, recovery for older people, partnership and collaborative practice will also be incorporated. The paper will further explore ethical issues that may arise in the intervention process and discus how these be addressed. Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards of conduct, performance and ethics will also be acknowledged
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However, a referral could be still made directly to the local authority safeguarding team if the NHS system is not progressing satisfactorily (DoH, 2010). The DoH document proposes that normal trust policies and procedures for follow-on actions will still apply and should be carried out in partnership with the safeguarding process.
Raising an alert involves expressing or passing on a concern (DoH, 2010). However, the safeguarding adults’ procedure involves making internal and external checks and contacts with relevant professionals and agencies in relation to initial risk assessments (Office of the Public Guardian, 2008). The relevant safeguarding team will determine whether Mrs Smith’s case requires an investigation under safeguarding procedures, or it will suggest another alternative way to address the concern.
In addition, a referral to the police must be made at any stage of the process if there is any reason to believe that a crime has been committed. Investigating and responding to suspected neglect or abuse often requires close co-operation between organisations (DoH, 2009). Safeguarding involves sharing personal information about Mrs Smith’s care within the ward in which she was admitted initially, personal healthcare records, hospital staff and other …show more content…
The psychological perspective of dementia recognises that individual’s life experiences and personality are contributory factors to dementia (Dewing, 2008). The geronolotogical approach explores stereotypical attitudes of society, stigma and ageism towards people with dementia. Brooker (2004) shares this notion and mentions that gernotological nursing needed to shift away from past history (institutionalised or routinised) in order to develop a person-centred
However, a referral could be still made directly to the local authority safeguarding team if the NHS system is not progressing satisfactorily (DoH, 2010). The DoH document proposes that normal trust policies and procedures for follow-on actions will still apply and should be carried out in partnership with the safeguarding process.
Raising an alert involves expressing or passing on a concern (DoH, 2010). However, the safeguarding adults’ procedure involves making internal and external checks and contacts with relevant professionals and agencies in relation to initial risk assessments (Office of the Public Guardian, 2008). The relevant safeguarding team will determine whether Mrs Smith’s case requires an investigation under safeguarding procedures, or it will suggest another alternative way to address the concern.
In addition, a referral to the police must be made at any stage of the process if there is any reason to believe that a crime has been committed. Investigating and responding to suspected neglect or abuse often requires close co-operation between organisations (DoH, 2009). Safeguarding involves sharing personal information about Mrs Smith’s care within the ward in which she was admitted initially, personal healthcare records, hospital staff and other …show more content…
The psychological perspective of dementia recognises that individual’s life experiences and personality are contributory factors to dementia (Dewing, 2008). The geronolotogical approach explores stereotypical attitudes of society, stigma and ageism towards people with dementia. Brooker (2004) shares this notion and mentions that gernotological nursing needed to shift away from past history (institutionalised or routinised) in order to develop a person-centred