Best Practice In Safeguarding Adults Procedures
Safeguarding Adults
South Yorkshire’s Adult Protection Procedures
Safeguarding Adults
South Yorkshire’s Adult Protection Procedures
CONTENTS
SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION & GOVERNING PRINCIPLES
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
Introduction
Endorsement
Multi-agency working in safeguarding adults
Key roles in safeguarding adults
Responsibilities in safeguarding adults
Dealing with disagreements and complaints
Governing principles
SECTION 2 – PROCEDURES
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
2.10
2.11
2.12
2.13
2.14
Roles and responsibilities of organisations
Best practice in safeguarding adults work
Definitions
Categories of abuse
Procedural stages and flowcharts
Alert
Referral
Safeguarding …show more content…
2.3.1.2 For purposes of ensuring consistent and widely understood terminology, these policy and procedures will use the phrase ‘Vulnerable Adults’ to identify those eligible for interventions within the procedures.
2.3.1.3 When a safeguarding concern is raised about an adult ‘who is or may be eligible for community care services’ the Fair Access to Care threshold for an investigation and support is met.
2.3.1.4 Safeguarding Adults [ADSS 2005] identifies a duty of care to all adults ‘whose independence and wellbeing is at risk due to abuse or neglect’. However, it may not always be appropriate to instigate these safeguarding procedures. Where a person is not vulnerable under the definition above, redirection to other services may be more appropriate, for example the criminal justice process and/or domestic violence …show more content…
2.6.2 What to do if you suspect abuse
2.6.2.1 Ensure Safety
The first priority is to ensure the safety and protection of vulnerable adults. In making the person [and others potentially at risk] safe, it may be necessary to inform emergency services. If medical treatment is not immediately required, medical examinations should be arranged following discussions with the Safeguarding Manager.
2.6.2.2 Preserve Evidence
Where there are suspicions that a crime may have taken place, the police should be contacted immediately and physical, forensic and other evidence should be preserved.
Preserving forensic evidence includes: disturbing a ‘scene’ as little as possible, sealing off areas if possible not removing victim’s clothing discouraging washing/bathing not handling items which may hold DNA evidence putting any bedding, clothing which has been removed, or any significant items given to you [weapons etc.] in a safe dry place.
Other evidence can be obtained, or preserved by: not interviewing the victim not interviewing any potential witnesses not alerting the alleged perpetrator making a note of your observations in relation to the condition and attitude of the people involved and any actions you have
South Yorkshire’s Adult Protection Procedures
Safeguarding Adults
South Yorkshire’s Adult Protection Procedures
CONTENTS
SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION & GOVERNING PRINCIPLES
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
Introduction
Endorsement
Multi-agency working in safeguarding adults
Key roles in safeguarding adults
Responsibilities in safeguarding adults
Dealing with disagreements and complaints
Governing principles
SECTION 2 – PROCEDURES
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
2.10
2.11
2.12
2.13
2.14
Roles and responsibilities of organisations
Best practice in safeguarding adults work
Definitions
Categories of abuse
Procedural stages and flowcharts
Alert
Referral
Safeguarding …show more content…
2.3.1.2 For purposes of ensuring consistent and widely understood terminology, these policy and procedures will use the phrase ‘Vulnerable Adults’ to identify those eligible for interventions within the procedures.
2.3.1.3 When a safeguarding concern is raised about an adult ‘who is or may be eligible for community care services’ the Fair Access to Care threshold for an investigation and support is met.
2.3.1.4 Safeguarding Adults [ADSS 2005] identifies a duty of care to all adults ‘whose independence and wellbeing is at risk due to abuse or neglect’. However, it may not always be appropriate to instigate these safeguarding procedures. Where a person is not vulnerable under the definition above, redirection to other services may be more appropriate, for example the criminal justice process and/or domestic violence …show more content…
2.6.2 What to do if you suspect abuse
2.6.2.1 Ensure Safety
The first priority is to ensure the safety and protection of vulnerable adults. In making the person [and others potentially at risk] safe, it may be necessary to inform emergency services. If medical treatment is not immediately required, medical examinations should be arranged following discussions with the Safeguarding Manager.
2.6.2.2 Preserve Evidence
Where there are suspicions that a crime may have taken place, the police should be contacted immediately and physical, forensic and other evidence should be preserved.
Preserving forensic evidence includes: disturbing a ‘scene’ as little as possible, sealing off areas if possible not removing victim’s clothing discouraging washing/bathing not handling items which may hold DNA evidence putting any bedding, clothing which has been removed, or any significant items given to you [weapons etc.] in a safe dry place.
Other evidence can be obtained, or preserved by: not interviewing the victim not interviewing any potential witnesses not alerting the alleged perpetrator making a note of your observations in relation to the condition and attitude of the people involved and any actions you have