Unit 04 - PRINCIPLES OF SAFEGUARDING AND PROTECTION IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

Question 1

Define the following types of abuse:

Physical abuse

Sexual abuse

Emotional/Psychological abuse

Financial abuse

Institutional abuse

Self-neglect

Neglect by others

Unit 04 1.1

Question 2

Staff have suspicions that one of the elderly clients in the residential home is being physically and emotionally abused. She is unable to complain because she is in the advanced stages of dementia. Give examples of at least four signs and symptoms that may be present.

Unit 04 1.2

Question 3

Mr J is an 80 year old gentleman who lives with his 59 year old daughter, Miss J. Recently his care worker has noticed his daughter seems impatient and bad tempered with Mr J, frequently shouting at him. Miss J is spending increasing amounts of time out of the house. The house is often cold and Mr J’s appearance has deteriorated, he is unshaven and his clothes are dirty. He also seems to be short of money.

What forms of abuse/neglect could Mr J be suffering from? Explain your answers.

Unit 04 1.2

Question 4

Identify the signs and symptoms of:

  1. Sexual abuse
  1. Institutional abuse
  1. Self-neglect

Unit 04 1.2

Question 5

In your own words describe how the following factors may contribute to an individual being more vulnerable to abuse:

Poverty

Dementia

Depression

Carer stress

Disability in the older person

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Question 6

Consider two Individuals in a care environment who are at risk of actual or likely danger, harm or abuse. What form of danger, harm or abuse are they at risk from and why?

Individual 1:

Form of abuse

Why?

Individual 2:

Form of abuse

Why?

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Question 7

Identify 2 factors associated with the setting that can make an individual more vulnerable to abuse/neglect.

Unit 04 1.3

Question 8

Describe the actions you would take if you suspected someone was being abused.

Unit 04 2.1

Question 9

What action would you take in the following situations? Give reasons for your answers. Explain how the care workers are abusing their power.

  1. Hetty refuses to let your colleague help her with dressing. She says Claire handles her roughly and is always cross with her.
  1. You notice a colleague, Pat, shouting at Nick who has spilt his drink over his clean clothes.

Unit 04 2.1 2.2

Question 10

Mrs A complains to you that one of your colleagues is taking money from her purse. What should you do? Include how you would respond to Mrs A and what you would do with this information.

Unit 04 2.2

Question 11

Winnie is a newcomer to your organisation. She has sustained several bruised ribs in a fall and consequently has been referred to your organisation. Winnie informs you that she has had several falls in the past resulting in bruising to her limbs and shoulder. She is fairly mobile and does not use a mobility appliance although she wears spectacles as her vision is generally poor. You meet her nephew Derek for the first time and notice that he speaks very abruptly to Winnie who does not appear to notice. You feel concerned about your initial impressions of Winnie and Derek. When you are supporting Winnie to use the bathing facilities later, you notice bruise like marks on her shoulder. You think they look like finger marks. Winnie gets upset and tells you that Derek hits her, pushes her around and takes her money. She does not want you to tell anyone.

  1. Describe the action you would take and what your responsibilities are for disclosing the information Winnie has given you?
  1. Explain how you would avoid actions that could adversely affect the use of evidence in future court investigations. Why is this important?

Unit 04 2.2 2.3

Question 12

Write a report on the scenario detailed in Question 11. Ensure that you maintain confidentiality, record according to legal and organisational requirements, and avoid statements that could adversely affect the use of evidence in future investigations in court.

Report
Name: / Age:
Date and time: / Signed
Action to take:

Unit 04 2.2 2.3

Question 13

List the legislation relating to dealing with abuse and neglect.

Unit 04 3.1

Question 14

In your own words explain the purpose of the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

Unit 04 3.2

Question 15

What would be possible reasons for individuals’ names appearing on the barred list?

Unit 04 3.2

Question 16

What is the role of the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) if a potential employee is found to be on the Barring List?

Unit 04 3.2

Question 17

Explain the role of the Care Quality Commission (CQC)

Unit 04 3.2

Question 18

Explain the role of one other agency who may be contacted regarding information on safeguarding and protection

Unit 04 3.2

Question 19

Identify one report into serious failures to protect individuals from abuse.

Unit 04 3.3

Question 20

Identify sources of information about your own role in safeguarding and protecting individuals from abuse

Unit 04 3.4

Question 21

Identify your own role when safeguarding and protecting individuals from abuse.

Unit 04 3.4

Question 22

Explain how the likelihood of the abused may be reduced by active participation.

Unit 04 4.1

Question 23

Explain how the likelihood of abuse might be reduced by working with person centred values.

Unit 04 4.1

Question 24

Explain how the likelihood of abuse might be reduced by promoting choice and rights.

Unit 04 4.1

Question 25a

What is the purpose of a complaints procedure?

Unit 04 4.2

Question 25b

Explain why it is important to have an accessible complaints procedure for reducing the likelihood of abuse.

Unit 04 4.2

Question 26

Give 6 examples of unsafe practices that may affect the well-being of individuals of individuals.

Unit 04 5.1

Question 27

Consider 2 examples of unsafe practices and describe why they may affect individual’s well-being.

Unsafe Practice 1 / How affects well-being
Unsafe Practice 2 / How affects well-being

Unit 04 5.1

Question 28

Describe what Standard 6.1 of GSCC Code states in relation to safe practice.

Unit 04 5.1

Question 29

Jill has recently started work in a care home for individuals with dementia. She has noticed that individuals’ requests for assistance are routinely ignored. When Jill challenges this she is told that they don’t really want anything and they shout because they are confused. Jill feels the individuals are very distressed and one lady has recently fallen after shouting for help.

a)Comment on the treatment of the individuals with dementia

b)Explain what Standard 3.4 of GSCC Code of Practice states Jill must do

Unit 04 5.2

Question 30

a)Describe what action you would take if you had reported suspected abuse but no further response has been taken by your management

b)In your own words explain why you should take this action

Unit 04 5.3