The Accreditation Digest is a newsletter to help keep you informed and educated throughout our Accreditation process, as we prepare for our Accreditation visit.
Vulnerable Population Abuse Prevention
Abuse prevention education and activities help to ensure the safety and well-being of our clients and is an accreditation standard.
Circle of Care staff and volunteers have a responsibility to work with clients to identify suspected abuse and escalate as appropriate to the most responsible person who can investigate and work with the client to determine the most appropriate plan of action for abuse prevention.
Abuse can include physical, verbal, emotional, financial, sexual abuse or neglect.
What plans does Circle of Care have in place to support abuse prevention?
Vulnerable Population Abuse Prevention Policy
Our policy on abuse has recently been updated and given the new title of “Vulnerable Population Abuse Prevention” which is more inclusive of the varying ages of our clients. The policy also now has warning signs and examples of abuse to support in recognizing abuse.
Vulnerable Population Abuse Prevention Subcommittee
The subcommittee meets regularly to support with updating processes for preventing and addressing abuse, providing education, and arranging informational sessions
Staff Training Opportunities
Education is provide to all team members during orientation and annually as a policy attestation in Dayforce. Special training opportunities are provided throughout the year, including the upcoming It’s Not Right- Elder Abuse Awareness Training.
Client Education
Clients are provided with education on abuse through the client and family newsletter.
Information about abuse can also be accessed through our website.
Clients and family members are also encouraged to attend events in the community such as the upcoming event hosted by the North York Elder Abuse Network on June 29.
Accreditation Resources
To view resources related to Accreditation, visit our intranet: http://source.circleofcare.com/?page_id=58
