Unit 4222-366 Understand and meet the nutritional requirements of individuals with dementia (DEM 302)

If abuse is suspected it is my duty to protect the vulnerable person. My first action would be to

Physical abuse is abuse involving contact intended to cause feelings of intimidation, injury, or other physical suffering or bodily harm. Typically includes hitting, slapping, pushing, pinching, kicking, punching, scalding other considerations that are physical

Sexual abuse can be defined as an unwanted sexual act that has been forced on a

Sexual Abuse is direct or indirect involvement in sexual activities without consent. As well as being physically forced into sexual activity without consent.

Physical Abuse: Physical abuse is an act of another party involving contact intended to cause feelings of physical pain, injury, other physical suffering or bodily harm. In addition, symptoms of depression, emotional distress, and suicidal ideation are also common features of people who have been physically abused. (5.1.1)

Sexual abuse is when someone does not give consent to take part in any form sexual activity. Signs of this could be pregnancy,

Ensure any physical evidence such as clothing is collected and retained. Store in a safe place.

2.1 Explain the actions to take if there are suspicions that an individual is being abused? If someone makes an allegation of abuse to you. You must always believe them. It’s one of the biggest fears of those who have abused is when no one believes them. Don’t make this fear a reality. Reassure them, don’t pressure answers out of them. Tell senior staff. Never put words in their words or twist the truth. Just listen and record everything they say word by word.

Physical abuse: Is where a deliberate use of physical forces that results in bodily injury pain or impairment, this included the inappropriate application of techniques or treatments.

Sexual abuse is any type of non-consensual contact which an adult cannot or hasn’t consented to or has been put under pressure to do so. It can include a person touching your private parts or making you touch theirs. Forcing a person to perform sexual acts on them or receive them which can then result in rape. Situations that make a person feel uncomfortable, for example making sexual comments, making a person watch pornography videos or rubbing their body against theirs.

Sexual abuse – knowingly causing someone to engage in an unwanted sexual act by force or threat

2. Explain the actions to take if an individual alleges that they are being abused

1.5 - Explain why it is important to include a variety of food and drink in the diet of an individual with dementia:

Physical: Physical abuse is deliberate physical force that may result in bodily injury, pain, or impairment. Both old and young people can be physically abused.

The relevant t\role players should be contacted these include The local welfare organisation; psychologist; Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit SAPS, Labor Relations, when employees are the alleged offenders; The complainant’s parents, The Department of Health and the Department of Social Services;