Long-term Care and Safeguarding
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What is the primary focus of safeguarding in long-term care?

  • To reduce the risk of harm to healthcare professionals
  • To provide a framework for service providers to comply with the Health Act 2007
  • To promote people's human rights and health and wellbeing (correct)
  • To empower older people to make decisions without influence
  • What is the role of the Health Information Quality Authority (HIQA) in Ireland?

  • To provide medical treatment to older people
  • To provide an independent system of registration, monitoring, and inspection of residential services (correct)
  • To complete care needs assessments for older people
  • To develop policies for long-term care services
  • What is autonomy in the context of long-term care?

  • The ability to govern oneself without any support
  • The right to make decisions influenced by healthcare professionals
  • The right to make decisions without being influenced by others (correct)
  • The ability to live independently without any care
  • What is the purpose of the Common Summary Assessment Report (CSAR)?

    <p>To complete care needs assessments for older people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many types of elder abuse are identified?

    <p>Seven types of elder abuse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is elder abuse?

    <p>A single or repeated act occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Long-Term Care

    • Long-term care can occur at home, within the community, or in a residential facility, providing flexibility based on individual needs.

    Safeguarding

    • Safeguarding measures aim to lower the risk of harm, uphold human rights, enhance health and wellbeing, and empower individuals to advocate for themselves.

    Elder Abuse

    • Defined as any single or repeated act, or failure to act, within a trust-based relationship that results in harm or distress to an older person, violating their human rights.

    Regulation in Ireland

    • The Health Information Quality Authority (HIQA) oversees registration, monitoring, and inspection of residential services for older adults to ensure standards are met.
    • National Standards serve as a framework for service providers to ensure safe and effective care, in compliance with the Health Act 2007.

    Autonomy

    • Autonomy highlights the right of older individuals to make personal decisions free from external influence, correlating with their capability to self-govern.

    Types of Elder Abuse

    • Seven recognized forms of elder abuse include:
      • Physical abuse
      • Psychological abuse
      • Financial abuse
      • Sexual abuse
      • Organizational abuse
      • Neglect
      • Discrimination

    Common Summary Assessment Report (CSAR)

    • In Ireland, healthcare professionals utilize the Common Summary Assessment Report (CSAR) during care needs assessments to evaluate and document individuals' requirements.

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