Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults

0.75 hours fully online video

As society ages, and advancements in medical treatments ensure longer lifespans, the risk of adults being vulnerable to abuse, neglect and exploitation increases. This is why safeguarding vulnerable adults is crucial, on both an individual level and a community level.

Learning outcomes:

  • The importance of safeguarding vulnerable adult patients
  • The types of abuse and neglect
  • How to spot and prevent these types of abuse
  • The benefits of good safeguarding methods and tips to help improve safeguarding practices in various healthcare settings