Post on 24-Dec-2015
Safeguarding is part of everyday nursing and midwifery practice in whatever setting it takes place
What is safeguarding?
Every nurse and midwife is responsible for recognising, preventing and managing the different types ofharm, abuse and neglect, includingpoor practice
Understand the code: It is the foundation of good nursing and midwifery practice, and a key tool in safeguarding the health and wellbeing of the public
Every circumstance isdifferent - know what to do?
Know your local safeguarding policy: It will provide specific details for your area of practice including useful contacts
Every circumstance isdifferent - know what to do?
If you’re unsure ask your manager or supervisor of midwives
Every circumstance isdifferent - know what to do?
Every circumstance isdifferent - know what to do? • Understand the code• Know your local policy• If you're unsure ask you manager or
supervisor of midwives