By the end of this section, you should understand:
What multidisciplinary meetings are and why they are important
The purpose and aims of MDTs
The responsibilities of the chair in MDTs
Key enablers for MDTs to function effectively, according to the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE)
Module 14 : safeguarding planning
Easy
5:07 mins
By the end of this section, you should understand:
How safeguarding plans are developed following a multi-agency planning meeting
The definition, purpose, and benefits of a safeguarding plan for the adult at risk
Key points to consider when creating a safeguarding plan
Standards applied during a safeguarding plan meeting
Module 13: The investigation process
Easy
3:57 mins
By the end of this section, you should understand:
The purpose of an investigation
Key points to consider during an investigation
How to compile a report following an investigation
The process after a report is completed
Module 12 : strategy discussion / meeting
Easy
4:57 mins
By the end of this section, you should understand:
The Designated Safeguarding Lead’s (DSL) responsibilities after a referral and before the enquiry
The purpose of a strategy discussion/meeting
Who attends a strategy meeting
Responsibilities of staff participating in safeguarding enquiries
Key points to consider during strategy meetings
Module 11 : evidence
Easy
7:55 mins
By the end of this section, you should be able to understand:
Key steps when collecting evidence for investigations
The importance of preserving evidence
Reasons for preserving forensic evidence
The use of Body Maps
How professionals may provide written or oral evidence in the Court of Protection
Module 10: Information Sharing
Easy
11:20 mins
Upon completion of this section, you should be able to understand:
The importance of information sharing in preventing abuse and neglect
The seven golden rules of information sharing
Basic principles of sharing information
Useful information to have about an individual when reporting concerns
Circumstances where information can be shared without consent
Module 9 : record keeping
Easy
4:14 mins
Upon completion of this section, you should be able to understand:
The general principles of record keeping
When information should be recorded
How information is recorded
What information should be recorded
By the end of this section, you will understand:
The Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA)
Who is responsible for assessing capacity
How capacity is determined under the MCA
The key principles of the Act
The concept of best interests
How individuals can plan for future loss of capacity
The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
Module 7: Raising concerns
Easy
11:20 mins
By the end of this section, you will understand:
Your responsibility in raising safeguarding concerns
How to report concerns to the local authority
The process of making an adult safeguarding referral
Procedures when allegations involve staff
The right of adults at risk to advocacy
Methods for reviewing safeguarding practice
Module 6 : Risk assessment and management
Easy
4:25 mins
By the end of this section, you will understand:
The definition of risk
Key questions used during initial risk assessments
How risk levels are categorized
The use of risk assessment tools and matrices
