Unit 508: Safeguarding Practices, Policiesand Procedures

Unit 508: Safeguarding Practices, Policiesand Procedures

LO1 Understand the requirements for safeguarding in adult care

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Q1. Analyse local systems, procedures, and agencies relating to adult safeguarding and own role within these

In the present scenario, moral dilemmas play a very important role in the growth and development of an individual. In simpler terms, it is defined as a situation in which individuals make morally right decisions and it results in wrong outcomes. On the other side, it can be stated that sometimes people make morally wrong decisions and produce the most favorable outcomes. Furthermore, it can be better understood by the example of the shipwreck, in which the captain of the ship experienced a situation where he was required to decide whether he should throw a weak passenger or let all the people drown. The present research depicts the nature of moral dilemmas along with the strengths and limitations of different moral theories.

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Q2. Explain how national and local guidelines, policies, and procedures for safeguarding affect :
1. Day-to-day work with individuals
2. Own responsibilities towards individuals, their families and carers, as well as team members

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Q3. Analyse how investigations into serious failures to uphold individuals’ rights to live free from abuse and neglect have impacted national policy

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Q4. Evaluate legal provisions in relation to whistleblowing and information sharing

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Q5. Evaluate own role in leading a response to suspected or disclosed abuse or neglect

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Q6. Explain how and when to engage others in relation to responding to safeguarding concerns

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Q7. Evaluate issues relating to consent to share information and own responsibilities to share information about suspicions or disclosures of abuse or neglect

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Q8. Describe local systems, procedures, and agencies relating to children’s safeguarding and own role within these

LO2 Be able to lead the implementation of practices, policies, and procedures to support safeguarding in adult care

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Q9. Ensure that all policies, procedures, systems, and processes used in the work setting comply with legal requirements and local and national guidance

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Q10. Embed safeguarding principles throughout all practices, policies, and procedures

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Q11. Support team members to develop the knowledge and skills they need to safeguard adults at risk

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Q12. Ensure team members understand their role in responding to concerns about the safeguarding of a child or young person

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Q13. Plan and implement the review and revision of person-centred practices, policies, and procedures to ensure continuous improvement in safeguarding adults at risk of abuse or neglect

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Q14. Embed practices that encourage and empower adults at risk, and those who are important to them, to share concerns

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Q15. Follow agreed protocols to participate in inter-agency, joint, or integrated working in order to achieve the best outcomes for adults at risk

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Q16. Agree, review, and revise targets to meet the objectives of the work setting and the individual objectives of the supervisee

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