1.1 Explain the importance of multi-agency working and integrated working: Before multi-agency working came into place‚ parents of children with additional needs or families needing some extra help and support were essentially on their own and had to see lots of different professionals in order to get to a point where help was being given. Children were also quite likely to fall through the net and in the UK we have seen many cases of child abuse and neglect‚ which have ended in the worse possible
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and volunteers); children and parents are informed of the policy and procedures as appropriate; all concerns‚ and allegations of abuse will be taken seriously by trustees‚ staff and volunteers and responded to appropriately - this may require a referral to children’s services and in emergencies‚ the Police; a commitment to safe recruitment‚ selection and vetting; reference to principles‚ legislation and guidance that underpin the policy; arrangements for policy and procedures review; Reference
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CU1523 - Understand integrated and multi-agency working 1.1 Explain the importance of multi-agency working and integrated agency working. Multi-Agency or Integrated working are terms used to describe how different services work together to meet the needs of children‚ Multi-Agency involves different agencies‚ services or teams of professionals working together to provide services that can meet the needs of the children. Integrated working involves different services working together in the
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abuse has taken place • there is ongoing risk of harm to the adult at risk. 5.5.2 Purpose of investigation and assessment The purpose of investigation and assessment is to establish the facts and contributing factors which led to the referral. Central to this is establishing the views and wishes of the person at risk and what outcome they require or desire. In addition there are responsibilities to identify and manage risk in order to ensure the safety of the individual and others
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Telemedicine is the use of medical information exchanged from one site to another via electronic communication to improve a patient’s health Status (American Telemedicine Association‚ 2012). Patients use two-way video‚ email‚ smart phones‚ wireless tools and other forms of telecommunications technology (American Telemedicine Association‚ 2012). James Paul Marcin‚ MD‚ MPH who takes care of critical care pediatric cites a recent case that illustrates the reach of telemedicine: A child who was truly
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PROCEDURES 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 Roles and responsibilities of organisations Best practice in safeguarding adults work Definitions Categories of abuse Procedural stages and flowcharts Alert Referral Safeguarding
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UNIT 4222 – 396 Support individuals with multiple conditions and/or disabilities Outcome 1 Understand the impact of multiple conditions and/or disabilities on individuals 1. Describe possible multiple conditions and/or disabilities that individuals may have People with severe or multiple disabilities may exhibit wide range of characteristics‚ depending on the combination & severity of disabilities‚ and the person’s age. There are however‚ some traits they may share‚ including: needs
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Web-Based Software For Human Services Web Based Programs Human Services have many functions within the agencies. The agency wants to focus on the clients and operations. The operations of an agency can affect the effectiveness or failure of the program. The operations can be affected by human resources because the human resources cover who does the agency hires to what licensing needed for the employees. The human resource may also manage the marketing done by the agency such as who is the
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In the recent Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA)‚ orthopedic cases are projected to increase in the Trinity Hospital over the next five years. The assessment displayed that orthopedic cases are likely to flow from 11‚800 to 17‚338 (+46%); joint and spine procedures by 30%; and outpatient joint and spine procedures are expected to rise by 350%. The assessment highlighted the orthopedic services and the needs of the Trinity community. Some of the needs were shortage on physicians and specialist
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Introduction There are many factors that are damaging today ’s society. Addictions are a fast growing concern‚ it has branched off and caused many problems whether it be related to drugs‚ alcohol‚ gambling‚ sex‚ Internet‚ or eating. Addictions are something society faces everyday. Although there are many reasons behind why addiction are growing‚ and where they stemmed from‚ today ’s society has focused primarily on how someone with an addictions problem can seek help. Also the many Gaps and Barriers
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