POVA/SOVA (Protection of Vunerable Adults) - for Managers

Protection of Vulnerable Adults Awareness for Managers / POVA (1 day)

This course is open to all personnel and covers all areas of abuse.

Designed to help you recognise the signs and the steps to take should you suspect abuse occurring. An invaluable course for all those working within all Healthcare environments ensuring people the freedom to live a life free from abuse and will include a practical focus on actions that should be taken to minimise the risk of abuse in a care setting. The issue of zero-tolerance to abuse in all its forms is explored along with the need to identify and report actual or potential abuse and initiate formal investigation procedures.

Courses can be adapted to suit your needs and durations can be varied.

Course Structure:

Introduction and welcome

Explanation of the course
Tutor introduction to delegates (background)
Delegate introduction to each other
Paperwork

Define the terms "vulnerable adults" and "protection of adults" and identify the scope of health and social care settings where adults can be at risk

Explain the concept of the Protection of Vulnerable Adults (PoVA) in a care setting

Define the term "abuse" distinguishing between the various patterns of abuse

Recognise the types of abuse and their related signs

Identify the range of people who may be potential abusers in given contexts

Who might abuse – Case Study

Partner

Friend / neighbour

Professional staff

Volunteers

Other service users

Recognise factors which will contribute to abuse

Describe the key points of government legislation and regulation to protect vulnerable adults

Relevant law

Mental Health Act, 1983
Family Law Act, 1996
Race Relations Act, 1976
Public Interest Disclosure, 1998
Human Rights Act, 1998
Care Standards Act, 2000
No Secrets (England), 2000

Explain in detail the content and implications of the "No Secrets" document Explain the risk management process and its importance

Identify the organisational issues involved in implementing the requirements of PoVA

Managerial Responsibilities

Recording and responding to abuse

Explain the importance of reporting and whistle blowing on actual or potential abuse

Take personal action to reduce the risk to and protection of, vulnerable adults in your care

Identify ways in which we can prevent abuse

Managing disclosure

Do’s
Don’ts

Be aware of steps to take if you suspect abuse

Confidentiality

Written paper/course evaluation