UNIT 14 SAFEGUARDING ADULTS
UNIT 14 SAFEGUARDING ADULTS
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There is a difference between safeguarding adults and adult protection, safeguarding is everybody’s responsibility, and includes actions to stop and reduce the risk of abuse happening. Protection is a vital part of safeguarding and promoting welfare, it is the process of protecting an individual who is either at risk or a risk as a result of abuse or neglect.
(The broad definition of a ‘vulnerable adult’ is; a vulnerable adult is a person over the age of eighteen who is, or maybe, in need of community care services by reason of mental or other disability, age or illness. And who is or may be unable to take care of him or herself, or unable to protect him or herself against significant harm or exploitation”). (REFERENCE 1). The care group policy reflects the above statement, and the partners fully recognise that the majority of the clients in their care are considered vulnerable adults by the very nature of often-complex needs.
In safeguarding a vulnerable adult you ensure all suitable procedures are in place to maximise the the safety of the person and protect them from harm. It is also your responsibility to raise the alarm if you suspect or know abuse is happening. In protecting the individual all staff members before starting a new job in a care setting are subject to a checks from the Disclosure and Barring service (DBS) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) to confirm that the staff member is not barred, by checking these registers will eliminate workers who have been deemed unsuitable to work with vulnerable people, as with all things in life this is not full proof so all persons responsible for the safety of others need to be vigilant at all times.
1.2
Within the home it is essential that we follow guidelines in place for safeguarding and follow new legislation when they arise. All staff would have been fully checked and the appropriate training given and they will receive any new updates so we all follow the
1.1
There is a difference between safeguarding adults and adult protection, safeguarding is everybody’s responsibility, and includes actions to stop and reduce the risk of abuse happening. Protection is a vital part of safeguarding and promoting welfare, it is the process of protecting an individual who is either at risk or a risk as a result of abuse or neglect.
(The broad definition of a ‘vulnerable adult’ is; a vulnerable adult is a person over the age of eighteen who is, or maybe, in need of community care services by reason of mental or other disability, age or illness. And who is or may be unable to take care of him or herself, or unable to protect him or herself against significant harm or exploitation”). (REFERENCE 1). The care group policy reflects the above statement, and the partners fully recognise that the majority of the clients in their care are considered vulnerable adults by the very nature of often-complex needs.
In safeguarding a vulnerable adult you ensure all suitable procedures are in place to maximise the the safety of the person and protect them from harm. It is also your responsibility to raise the alarm if you suspect or know abuse is happening. In protecting the individual all staff members before starting a new job in a care setting are subject to a checks from the Disclosure and Barring service (DBS) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) to confirm that the staff member is not barred, by checking these registers will eliminate workers who have been deemed unsuitable to work with vulnerable people, as with all things in life this is not full proof so all persons responsible for the safety of others need to be vigilant at all times.
1.2
Within the home it is essential that we follow guidelines in place for safeguarding and follow new legislation when they arise. All staff would have been fully checked and the appropriate training given and they will receive any new updates so we all follow the