What to Do if There are Suspicions or if Someone Alleges They are Being Abused

RecogniseRecognise the signs and symptoms or believe what you argon toldRespondComfort torrid and caring Reassure the person that you believe them and that it is not their fault/they are in no way to blame Do not run into that you will keep it secret (may need to pass on to tending them, important not to say one thing and do an separate) plainly only to people who need to know and will help nourish the individual ensure they are in a safe stain and protected from every further possibility of call out Medical financial aid if requiredReportReport the allegation immediately to a senior colleague ( omnibus or named safeguarding lead) may collect formal referral procedures or may ramp up initial vocal referralRecordPreserve some(prenominal) evidenceTry to remember as much as you can comprehend carefullyFull written report as soon as possible by and by the event including everything you observed, everything you have been told, any previous concerns you may have had, wha t has raised your concerns on this occasion Accurate and factualMake light up what you have actually seen and what is hearsay. Do not ask leading questionsReferYou may need to make a referral to another agencyIdentify ways to ensure that evidence of abuse is preservedIf this is a say-so crime scene, must be very careful not to set aside any potential evidence.Do not clear up or rinse or clean any part of the room or theater in which the alleged abuse took place Dont overturn the scene, clothing or victim.Dont remove anything (e.g. clothing, bedding).Do not allow victim to wash, bathe, brush hair or teeth etc).Secure the scene (e.g. lock the door).Preserve other potential evidence (e.g. documents) by locking them away.Keep other people divulge of the area.Get advice from the police if in doubt.Bear in mind that any medical handling is a priority and must be provided immediately but make it clear to any medical staff that the situation may resolution in a prosecution so they need to record any findings carefully in case theu need to make a assertion later.Explain the importance of an accessible complaints procedure for reducing the likelihood of abuseShould be simple(a) to follow because it encourages people to raise their concerns.Indicates the organisation will respond to those concerns.If its too toilsome to make a complaint, people wont complain and the abuse may continue.Can identify any areas of weakness in a provider and help improve the service.If a complaints procedure is clear and easily accessible, abusers are more likely to be challenged on their behaviour. cunning this would make them little likely to abuse.Helps vulnerable individuals to feel protected, empowered and less likely to accept abuse.Describe unsafe practices that may affect the well-being of individualsLack of cultivation (e.g. manual handling, personal care, eating and drinking).Not observing confidentiality.Not following infection control procedures.Confusion over presc ribing and administering medication.Fire evacuation procedures.Failure to comply with regulations.Explain the actions to take if unsafe practices have been identifiedTell their manager or named safeguarding person.Describe the actions to take if suspected abuse or unsafe practices have been reported but nothing has been done about itRecord any entropy carefully (factual, time and date etc).Keep moving through the management chain. If no one in your organisation responds, contact CQC or IW Council Safeguarding Adults board (google and find out how to contact).If it is a criminal offence (e.g. theft, fraud, physical or sexual abuse) refer the matter to the police.Public Concern at Work is a national organisation that provides information legal advice to people who are concerned about malpractice at work.Free and confidential advice. (www.pcaw.co.uk) May be very difficult to pass information on this is known as whistleblowing Public bear on Disclosure Act (1998) protects whistlebl owers and ensures you cannot be victimised by your employer for reporting abuse or any other illegal acts So long as you have a reasonable belief that one of the following is taking, has taken or may take place, you are protected by integrityA criminal offence.Breach of a legal obligation.Miscarriage of justice.Danger to the health and safety of any person.Damage to the environment.Deliberate covering up of information tending to show any of the above.