Organisational Safeguarding
What is Organisational Abuse?
Organisational abuse is defined as:
“.. including neglect and poor care practice within an institution or specific care setting such as a hospital or care home, for example, or in relation to care provided in one’s own home. This may range from one off incidents to on-going ill-treatment. It can be through neglect or poor professional practice as a result of the structure, policies, processes and practices within an organisation.” (Care and support statutory guidance, updated March 2024)
Who does the Organisational Safeguarding procedure apply to?
Safeguarding is everybody’s business.
The Organisational Safeguarding procedure is supported by partner organisations across North Yorkshire and applies to all providers, whether directly commissioned by North Yorkshire Council or Commissioners of Health Care. It considers a range of issues about quality and safety, positive practice and safeguarding concerns and is underpinned by a positive culture of partnership working, cooperation and information sharing.
A provider service, for the purposes of the procedure is any care or health provider who delivers support and care to a group of people. The following list is not exhaustive.
Domiciliary Care Providers
- Residential Care Homes
- Nursing Homes
- Supported Living
- Extra Care
- Private Hospital
- NHS Provision
- Day Care Opportunities/Providers
- Residential colleges
- Voluntary Community Services (VCS)
The procedure was launched on 1st October 2024.
Organisational Safeguarding Procedure
Resources
The slide deck below is aimed at Registered Managers, Nominated Individuals and Designated Safeguarding Leads within partner organisations. This provides Team Managers and Quality Officers will be provided with an overview of the changes within the new Organisational Safeguarding procedure.
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