In the UK, a patient alleges that a member of staff sexually assaulted them during care. The alleged staff member is still working on the ward. What should the nurse do?
Correct answer: C. Protect the patient and report the allegation through safeguarding and employment procedures
- A. Ask the alleged staff member to explain before taking action
- B. Keep the allegation informal until more evidence is available
- C. Protect the patient and report the allegation through safeguarding and employment procedures
- D. Ask the patient to obtain statements from other patients first
Explanation
The nurse must protect the patient and promptly escalate the allegation through the appropriate safeguarding and organisational procedures. The nurse should not conduct a personal investigation or confront the alleged perpetrator, because this could increase risk and compromise evidence.
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Safeguarding covers recognising signs of abuse, neglect, exploitation and domestic violence in children and adults, responding to disclosure, recording facts, sharing information lawfully and escalating to the safeguarding lead or relevant authority. Duty of candour requires openness, apology, explanation and reporting after qualifying harm, and is distinct from investigating blame or proving negligence.
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