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Neglect of older people in formal care settings part two: new perspectives on investigation and factors determining whether neglect has taken place
- Authors:
- PHAIR Lynne, HEATH Hazel
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 12(4), November 2010, pp.6-15.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Different approaches and levels of health-focused investigations can be used to achieve different outcomes. Investigations need to be appropriate for, and proportionate to, the concern identified, and should be carried out by people with the skills to look as widely and objectively as possible. This paper categorises different types of health-focused safeguarding investigations and offers suggestions, particularly relevant to nurse investigators, on how an investigation can be approached. Suggestions are offered on how to conduct an investigation, where to find information, how to conduct interviews, writing a report and giving a professional opinion. Criteria for determining whether neglect has taken place in a formal care setting are offered, alongside examples of how these have been applied in practice. The paper concludes with consideration of actions that can be taken following an investigation and some reflections on the experience of professions involved in safeguarding.
Adult safeguarding: effective leadership is vital.
- Authors:
- PHAIR Lynne, HEATH Hazel
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Dementia Care, 24(2), 2016, pp.30-31.
- Publisher:
- Hawker
Good leadership is key to preventing the abuse of older people. In the final part of their series on safeguarding the authors ask what it takes to be a successful leader. With specific relevance to care homes supporting people with dementia this article offers ideas for motivating good practice and gives some tips on how leaders can reduce the risk of neglect and organisational abuse. (Edited publisher abstract)
Neglect of older people in formal care settings part one: new perspectives on definition and the nursing contribution to multi-agency safeguarding work
- Authors:
- PHAIR Lynne, HEATH Hazel
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 12(3), August 2010, pp.5-13.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article focuses on the role of the registered nurse in safeguarding adults from neglect in formal care settings. The defining attributes of neglect are identified and the reasons why older people are particularly vulnerable to the consequences of neglect are highlighted. The nursing contribution to multi-agency safeguarding work, specifically health-focused investigations, is discussed in detail, including when nurses should be involved, the knowledge and skills required and considerations for giving a professional opinion. The paper offers a model of registered nurse involvement in health safeguarding investigations and concludes with suggestions on how investigations can be approached.