Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults

Safeguarding of vulnerable adults is a term we use to describe how we protect adults from abuse or neglect. Safeguarding of vulnerable adults is all about protecting those adults that may be in a vulnerable situation. Some vulnerable adults might be at risk of abuse due to direct actions of another person. In addition, they might be at risk of neglect which has the same or similar consequences as direct abuse.

 

Types of Abuse

According to the HSE there are a number of different types of abuse which should be considered when safeguarding of vulnerable adults is planned:

• Physical Abuse (e.g., slapping, hitting).
• Sexual Abuse (e.g., rape and sexual assault).
• Psychological Abuse (e.g., emotional abuse, verbal abuse).
• Financial or Material Abuse (e.g., theft, fraud).
• Institutional Abuse (e.g., occurs within residential care and/or acute settings such as nursing homes).
• Neglect and Acts of Omission (e.g., ignoring medical or physical care needs).
• Discriminatory Abuse (e.g., ageism, racism, sexism).

 

Training Requirements

Abuse of vulnerable adults is not always clearly detectable. To understand fully what safeguarding a vulnerable adult entails eLearn Safety has developed a fully online Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults course. This course is recommended for all healthcare professionals working with service users who may be vulnerable, focusing on the elderly. Participants will gain knowledge and awareness of best practice in relation to the welfare of vulnerable adults in Ireland, and a review of case studies to better understand how to safeguard vulnerable adults. In addition, they will be able to understand fully what safeguarding a vulnerable adult entails; what is a vulnerable adult; what constitutes abuse; how to respond to signs of abuse; and finally how to respond to concerns of an elderly person who may have suffered abuse.

 

Limited Offer on Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults Online Course

eLearn Safety has a limited offer on Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults fully online course. The usual price for this course is €46 but using 9QHEFSPH discount code at the check-out will allow a €16 price reduction. The price you pay is €30. This offer is available until 15th November 2024.

This course is recommended for all healthcare professionals working with service users who may be vulnerable, focusing on the elderly. Participants will gain knowledge and awareness of best practice in relation to the welfare of vulnerable adults in Ireland, and a review of case studies to better understand how to safeguard vulnerable adults.

 

Further Reading

The Health Service Executive (HSE) has published a directive on Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults under social care service and HSE National Safeguarding Office. A National Office was established in December 2015 in accordance with the HSE’s Social Care Division Safeguarding Vulnerable Persons at Risk of Abuse National Policy & Procedures to to oversee the implementation, monitoring, review and ongoing evaluation of the Safeguarding Policy as well as coordinating the development and roll-out of safeguarding training.

In addition, Safeguarding Ireland provides a wealth of useful information on their website pages. Safeguarding Ireland was established to promote safeguarding of adults who may be vulnerable, protect them from all forms of abuse by persons, organisations and institutions and develop a national plan for promoting their welfare.

 

Online Health and Safety Training

Proactive Health and Safety training is critical to ensure a safe workplace. An effective training program can reduce the number of worker injuries and deaths. It can also reduce instances of property damage, legal liability, illnesses, and missed time from work.

Health and Safety training helps establish a culture in which employees themselves help promote proper safety procedures while on the job. It is important that new employees be properly trained and embrace the importance of workplace safety. The role of training in developing and maintaining effective hazard control activities is a proven and successful method of intervention.

This is why we have established eLearn Safety school. We pride ourselves in how we guide, support and mentor our students. They receive support throughout their learning experience and into their working lives. Our staff have extensive training experience and also have many years industry experience. We understand the challenges that exist within Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety. Our priority is to ensure that all learners are fully prepared to differentiate themselves in the workplace after completing our Health and Safety courses.

eLearn Safety offers fully online Health and Safety courses.

To find out more, please check our Courses page.

Alternatively, should you need any additional information, please do not hesitate to let us know via email info@elearn.ie