Thursday, May 23, 2019
What to Do if There are Suspicions or if Someone Alleges They are Being Abused
RecogniseRecognise the signs and symptoms or believe what you are toldRespondComfort warm and caring Reassure the person that you believe them and that it is not their fault/they are in no way to blame Do not promise that you will keep it secret ( may need to pass on to help them, important not to dictate one thing and do another(prenominal)) but only to people who need to know and will help Protect the individual ensure they are in a safe place and protected from all further possibility of subvert Medical assistance if requiredReportReport the allegation immediately to a senior lad (manager or named safeguarding lead) May have formal referral procedures or may make initial verbal referralRecordPreserve any evidenceTry to remember as much as you buns listen carefullyFull written report as soon as possible after the event including everything you observed, everything you have been told, any previous concerns you may have had, what has increase your concerns on this occasion A ccurate and factualMake clear what you have actually seen and what is hearsay. Do not ask leading questionsReferYou may need to make a referral to another agencyIdentify ways to ensure that evidence of abuse is preservedIf this is a possible crime scene, must be very careful not to destroy any potential evidence.Do not clear up or wash or clean any part of the room or area in which the alleged abuse as wellk place Dont disturb the scene, clothing or victim.Dont remove anything (e.g. clothing, bedding).Do not allow victim to wash, bathe, brush hair or dentition etc).Secure the scene (e.g. lock the door).Preserve other potential evidence (e.g. documents) by locking them away.Keep other people out of the area.Get advice from the police if in doubt.Bear in mind that any medical treatment is a priority and must be provided immediately but make it clear to any medical staff that the situation may result in a prosecution so they need to record any findings carefully in case theu need to make a arguing later.Explain the importance of an accessible complaints procedure for reducing the likelihood of abuseShould be simple to follow because it encourages people to raise their concerns.Indicates the organisation will respond to those concerns.If its too difficult to make a complaint, people wont complain and the abuse may continue.Can identify any areas of weakness in a supplier and help improve the service.If a complaints procedure is clear and easily accessible, abusers are more seeming to be challenged on their behaviour. Knowing this would make them less likely to abuse.Helps vulnerable individuals to feel protected, empowered and less likely to accept abuse.Describe unsafe practices that may affect the well-being of individualsLack of training (e.g. manual handling, personal care, eating and drinking).Not detect confidentiality.Not following infection control procedures.Confusion over prescribing and administering medication.Fire evacuation procedures.Failure t o comply with regulations.Explain the actions to take if unsafe practices have been identifiedTell their manager or named safeguarding person.Describe the actions to take if suspected abuse or unsafe practices have been reported but nothing has been done intimately itRecord any information carefully (factual, time and date etc).Keep moving through the perplexity chain. If no one in your organisation responds, contact CQC or IW Council Safeguarding Adults Board (google and find out how to contact).If it is a criminal offence (e.g. theft, fraud, physical or sexual abuse) refer the matter to the police.Public Concern at Work is a national organisation that provides information ratified advice to people who are concerned about malpractice at work.Free and confidential advice. (www.pcaw.co.uk) May be very difficult to pass information on this is known as whistleblowing Public Interest Disclosure crook (1998) protects whistleblowers and ensures you cannot be victimised by your employ er for reporting abuse or any other illegal acts So long as you have a fairish belief that one of the following is taking, has taken or may take place, you are protected by lawA criminal offence.Breach of a legal obligation.Miscarriage of justice.Danger to the health and safety of any person.Damage to the environment.Deliberate covering up of information tending to show any of the above.
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