Qualification: Level 2 Diploma in Care, Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care
Unit name: Safeguarding and Protection in Care Settings
Learning outcome: 5. Understand ways to reduce the likelihood of abuse
Assessment criteria: 5.3 Outline how the likelihood of abuse can be reduced by managing risk and focusing on prevention
Unit name: Safeguarding and Protection in Care Settings
Learning outcome: 5. Understand ways to reduce the likelihood of abuse
Assessment criteria: 5.3 Outline how the likelihood of abuse can be reduced by managing risk and focusing on prevention
Managing risk and focussing on prevention can reduce the likelihood of abuse because it means care providers can be proactive and handle potential risks of abuse before they happen.
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Mitigating risk can include:
- Ensuring care staff are trained in safeguarding and spotting the signs of abuse
- Empowering individuals to assess their own risks and make their own choices
- Promoting the independence of individuals
- Arming individuals with the knowledge they need to protect themselves
- Encouraging individuals to challenge things they are not happy with including their right to complain
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