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
Module 5 : what if abuse is Disclosed / suspected
Easy
12:31 mins
By the end of this section, learners will understand:
How to recognize signs of abuse or neglect
Actions to support an adult at risk
Appropriate response to disclosure of abuse
Key communication strategies
The role of careers in safeguarding
What to do if an adult refuses help
Understanding unwise decisions and mental capacity
Module 4 : role and responsibility
Easy
6:52 mins
By the end of this section, learners will understand:
The concept of the professional duty of candour
Their individual role in safeguarding adults
Key responsibilities of:
Health and social care professionals
Managers and safeguarding leads
Organizations
Alleged abusers
Module 3 : Understanding The type of Abuse
Easy
17:57 mins
Understand the meaning of abuse and neglect
Identify who may be responsible for abuse
Recognize environments where abuse is more likely
Understand patterns and behaviors linked to abuse
Learn the different types of abuse and neglect
Identify key indicators of abuse
Module 2 : who is an adult with safeguarding needs
Easy
9:57 mins
Understand the characteristics that increase an adult’s vulnerability to abuse and neglect
Identify situational factors that raise the risk of harm
Recognize how adults may be harmed by children or other adults at risk
Understand the risks involving careers, including both intentional and unintentional harm
Module 1 : what is Safeguarding Adult
Easy
14:18 mins
Level 3 applies to staff involved in assessing, planning, delivering, and reviewing care where safeguarding concerns may arise
Includes healthcare professionals and commissioners
Requires a deeper understanding of safeguarding practices and responsibilities
Competencies are outlined in the intercollegiate framework (recommended for further reading)
