Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults for the Dental Team (Level 2 competence) [core] (WI06102016)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectCore Skill
DescriptionDental professionals working with adults should receive safeguarding adults training every 3 years as a minimum. The aim of this course is to meet this requirement and clarify the roles and responsibilities of the whole dental team in promoting the safety and well-being of vulnerable adults. Requirements of the GDC and CQC will be met by this course.
Additional informationObjectives:

1. To explain adult safeguarding and who is vulnerable

2. To provide information about the potential types of harm and abuse

3. To provide information about safeguarding adults concerns and principles, including recurrent themes in failing care

4. To explain adult safeguarding legislation and information sharing, including multi-agency working, Data Protection Act, common law of confidentiality and the Caldicott principles


This course is intended for the entire practice team


- Jo Russell RDN Cert DPM Cert Ed MIfL LCGI, GDC 109492 - Director Oracle Practice Business Solutions, has worked in dentistry since 1986, including 7 years in the Royal Naval Dental Service, 2 years as an Area Manager for a large corporate looking after 16 practices across London and the South, and as a tutor, assessor and internal verifier for dental nurses undertaking formal qualification. Latterly she has spent much of her time delivering the level 4 Diploma in Dental Practice Management and business consultancy services for CQC compliance. Jo is a popular and enthusiastic speaker about all aspects of the business of dentistry and continuing professional development for the whole team.
VenueEducation Centre, RHCH, Winchester  View details
Date & timeThursday 6 October 2016, 09:30 to 12:30
LecturerMrs Jo Russell  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours3:00
Cost£25.00
Aims
  1. Recognise and outline the potential types of harm and abuse, and the signs and indicators of concern, so as to identify when an adult may be at risk of harm
  2. Use safeguarding principles to identify signs and indicators of concern, so as to achieve best outcomes for vulnerable adults
  3. Demonstrate use of safeguarding principles to prevent and respond to adult safeguarding concerns
  4. Use case scenarios to illustrate appropriate disclosure and information sharing, and accurate documentation of concerns