Why is the need for nurses to have knowledge of the safeguarding process?

ADVOCACY, EMPOWERMENT AND PROTECTION ADVOCACY,EMPOWERMENT AND PROTECTION

The task for the essay it to look at the impact the safeguarding referral will have on those involved. You do not need to write a lot on the Mental Capacity Act, Care Act and Mental Health Act. You have to refer to these in your discussions.

Follow the headings above to guide you in what you need to write. Bring in your legislations to support your discussion. Don’t write about the legislations.
Define the following and incorporate in the essay
Safeguarding
Vulnerable Adult
Abuse and types
Quote Department of health “safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility’’
Why is the need for nurses to have knowledge of the safeguarding process?