Nvq3_Diploma_in_Care

| WIRRAL AUTISTIC SOCIETY evidence CENTRE NUMBER 770001 number Observation/assessor | Observation/expert witness | Written account | Tick | Tick | Tick | Witness testimony | Knowledge questions | Professional discussion | Tick | Tick | Tick | CANDIDATE Daniel Kemp DATE ASSESSOR Pat Frost UNIT HSC 024 Unit | Outcome | Assessment details | 024 | 1.1 1.2 1.3 | Knowing how to recognise signs of abuse. Safeguarding and protecting vulnerable adults is one of the most important things I do within my job role, in order to do this efficiently and well I must understand abuse, what forms it takes, what to do if I suspect abuse and be aware of any symptoms that may indicate abuse. Abuse is found is seven forms, these are; Physical abuse, Sexual abuse, Emotional or Psychological abuse, Financial abuse, Institutional abuse, Self neglect and finally, Neglect by others.To protect individuals from abuse recognising any factor that may be an indication to any form of abuse is vital to my job role.For each type of abuse a vulnerable adult may encounter it is important any suggestion or sign is documented, monitored and investigated. Physical abuse: Physical abuse can be any form of unwanted physical contact, which includes any type of direct violent behaviour from pushing or hurting with intent. Other forms could be intimidation, unnecessary restraint, spitting would also come under this category. Sexual abuse: Any sexual behaviour forced on to an individual is sexual abuse. Sexual abuse can include conversations of a sexual nature, including any inappropriate comments or discussion near a vulnerable person. Emotional or Physical abuse: Emotional or physical abuse can take many forms. To create upset, fear or humiliation for an individual using threats or fear mongering are forms of this abuse. Financial abuse: Financial abuse is the illegal or unauthorised use of an individual’s money or possessions. People with limited understanding or ability are particularly at risk. Institutional abuse: Institutional abuse is the failure of an organisation to recognise the vulnerable person as an individual and to have no form of individual care guidelines or PCP. This can be detected in staff’s discriminative attitudes or workplace routines, often to be described as ‘conveyer belt care’. Self Neglect: Self neglect can take many forms, it is generally the behaviour in which an individual would fail to adhere to one’s own needs, such as bathing, under or over eating, toileting themselves in an appropriate manner or wearing suitable clothing. Neglect: Neglect is a form of abuse the occurs when a person who is responsible for the care of a vulnerable adult fails to adhere to their needs, this can include not providing a safe environment, the individual not to have a nourishing diet when possible or general lack of hygiene or cleanliness surrounding the individual. Identifying the signs and symptoms of abuse. Signs and symptoms associated with the following seven types of abuse are: Physical abuse: Aggressive or withdrawn behaviour, unexplainable outbursts of anger or sadness. Any bruising, redness, marks or burns. Broken bones or unusual bleeding, e.g., nosebleeds. Sexual abuse: Sexual conversation, more sexual awareness, inappropriate conversation of a sexual nature or inappropriate touching of the individuals self. Any bruising near genitals, breasts, thighs or anus. Symptoms could also include sexual infection, pregnancy and any unexplainable bleeding from genital area. Emotional or psychological abuse: A sudden change in behaviour, especially more depressed. A lack of enjoyment around usual routines or activities. Generally withdrawing from people. Financial abuse: Missing money on a regular basis, no matter how small the amount, items of any value missing or changes in will. Institutional abuse: A lack of choice or not adhering to an individual’s needs, lack of staff to be able to do activities on a individual or group basis. Very structured routine that cannot be strayed from to meet the individuals’ needs. Self neglect: A lack of hygiene or unsanitary living conditions. Any unattended medical needs or lack of nourishment. Neglect by others: Unexplainable weight loss, a lack of hygiene or suitable toileting facility. Bedsores or medical requirements not being met. Factors that contribute to an individual being more vulnerable to abuse. The factors that would contribute to an individual being more vulnerable to abuse would be a lack of understanding on behalf of the individual, a lack of capacity or a trusting nature. Dementia or disability of a physical nature could contribute as could a learning disability. Factors such as a lack of staff or trained staff would contribute as also would stresses applied to workers in poor working conditions. |