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Short term effects of abuse…
Bruises, cuts and broken bones. Contracting a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Low self-esteem. Poor self-image. Displaying challenging or needy behaviour. Feeling angry, anxious or tearful.
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Long term effects of abuse...
Low self-esteem. Feeling angry, anxious or tearful. Developing mental health issues e.g. depression. Inability to sleep. Developing physical health conditions e.g. anorexia. Difficulties trusting others, forming relationships and friendships.
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Intentional abuse...
FOR EXAMPLE, a senior care assistant who supports an individual requiring care and support with their shopping and buys items for themselves with the individual’s money is deliberately abusing that individual financially.
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Unintentional abuse...
FOR EXAMPLE, a senior care worker who supports an older individual to move position in bed in a careless matter is unintentionally physically abusing the individual.
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Heath care environments...
Tasks that involve coming into contact with hazardous chemicals can lead to accidental spillages. Stress can be experienced by those who work in these types of environments.
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Care environments...
Vulnerable residents (those that are frail and or ill) may have vulnerable immune systems that can be damaged by illnesses such as leukaemia and therefore can make them more susceptible to infections.
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Childcare environments...
Children may also not recognise potential hazards such as sharing toys that have been put in other children’s mouths, choking on food, picking up food that has dropped on the floor, not washing hands after going toilet, coughing etc.
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Public environments...
Slips, trips and falls. Food poisoning from food outlets. Harm and injuries can also occur from people who may be abusive.
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Transport...
Slips and trips while getting on and off the minibus. Body fluids from medical equipment could lead to the spread of infections.
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Financial loss...
When a hazard results in an injury or fatality of an employee, the employee or their family maybring a lawsuit against the organisation which may result in the organisation having to pay for costs in relation to court fees and compensation.
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Poor standards of care...
FOR EXAMPLE, a lack of properly maintained handwashing facilities can result in employees not maintaining a good level of personal hygiene, which in turn can lead to the spread of infections like MRSA.
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Illness...
FOR EXAMPLE, used dressings need to be safely disposed of and you need to clean bodily fluid spillages quickly using the correct protective agents and equipment. Not doing so may lead to the spread of infections and serious illnesses.
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Injury or harm...
FOR EXAMPLE, an individual attending an appointment at the GP surgery may fall if uneven steps at the front entrance aren’t repaired. Similarly, a support worker providing support to an individual in their own home may be prone to injuries or harm.
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Environmental hazards...
such as crowded areas and wet floors that can cause slip and trip hazards in settings’ surroundings. Wet bathroom floor in a residential care home.
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Biological hazards...
such as waste and bodily fluids that can cause the spread of infections and affect people’s health. Used bandage left on bed in a clinic.
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Chemical hazards...
such as cleaning agents and medication that can cause harm if not used and stored correctly. Unlocked medicine trolley on a hospital ward.
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Psychological hazards...
such as stress and violence that can affect people’s physical and emotional wellbeing. Stress caused by children not wanting to participate in the activities planned for them.
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Working conditions...
such as poor lighting and environments that are too hot or too cold that can cause harm and ill health. Noise and disruption to reception area of an opticians due to maintenance works.
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Working practices that are unsafe...
such as lack of fire training or long working hours that can cause injuries, fatalities and illnesses. Lack of supervision for new volunteers working in a support group for adults with dementia.
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Lack of security systems...
such as window locks and alarm systems that can cause security and fire risks. A broken security chain on an individual’s door.
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Low self-esteem. Feeling angry, anxious or tearful. Developing mental health issues e.g. depression. Inability to sleep. Developing physical health conditions e.g. anorexia. Difficulties trusting others, forming relationships and friendships.

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Long term effects of abuse...

Card 3

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FOR EXAMPLE, a senior care assistant who supports an individual requiring care and support with their shopping and buys items for themselves with the individual’s money is deliberately abusing that individual financially.

Back

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Card 4

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FOR EXAMPLE, a senior care worker who supports an older individual to move position in bed in a careless matter is unintentionally physically abusing the individual.

Back

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Card 5

Front

Tasks that involve coming into contact with hazardous chemicals can lead to accidental spillages. Stress can be experienced by those who work in these types of environments.

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