Safeguarding Patients in Telehealth

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Course Title: Advanced Safeguarding and Risk Management in Telehealth Target Audience: Healthcare Professionals (e.g., Doctors, Nurses, Allied Health Professionals, Mental Health Practitioners, Social Workers, Telehealth Administrators) Course Duration: 6 Weeks (Self-paced or instructor-led modules) Credits/Certification: 10 cpd hours

Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Explain the unique safeguarding challenges and risks inherent in providing care via telehealth platforms.
Apply relevant national and local legislation, regulations, and guidance to safeguarding in virtual settings.
Effectively identify and assess signs of abuse, neglect, or harm for both children and vulnerable adults during remote consultations.
Implement best practices for managing consent, confidentiality, and data security in a telehealth environment.
Develop and execute clear, timely, and appropriate procedures for reporting and escalating safeguarding concerns across geographical borders and organizational boundaries.
Employ advanced communication and "webside manner" techniques to enhance professional curiosity and address safeguarding issues remotely.

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Safeguarding in the Digital Age

Defining Telehealth and Telemedicine:
The Unique Safeguarding Landscape of Telehealth:
The Unique Safeguarding Landscape of Telehealth:
Professional Roles and Responsibilities:

Module 2: Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Frameworks

Module 3: Identifying and Assessing Risk Remotely

Module 4: Developing and Implementing Safeguarding Procedures

Module 5: Technology, Security, and Governance

Module 6: Reflective Practice and Organisational Culture

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Safeguarding Patients in Telehealth

About Course

What Will You Learn?

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Safeguarding in the Digital Age

Defining Telehealth and Telemedicine:

The Unique Safeguarding Landscape of Telehealth:

The Unique Safeguarding Landscape of Telehealth:

Professional Roles and Responsibilities:

Module 2: Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Frameworks

Core Safeguarding Legislation and Guidance:

Informed Consent in Telehealth:

Confidentiality and Information Sharing:

Licensure and Cross-Jurisdictional Issues:

Module 3: Identifying and Assessing Risk Remotely

Recognizing Abuse and Neglect in Virtual Consultations:

Advanced Remote Assessment Techniques:

Specific Risk Factors in Telehealth:

Decision-Making for Escalation:

Module 4: Developing and Implementing Safeguarding Procedures

Organisational Policy and Protocols:

Reporting and Referral Pathways:

Emergency Protocols and Safety Planning:

Post-Disclosure and Follow-Up:

Module 5: Technology, Security, and Governance

Platform Functionality and Safety:

Data Security and Privacy (Technical Safeguards):

Verifying Patient Identity:

Addressing Digital Exclusion:

Module 6: Reflective Practice and Organisational Culture

Peer Review and Supervision:

Learning from Adverse Events:

Fostering a Just and Safe Culture:

Self-Care for the Practitioner:

Corse Completion
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About Course

What Will You Learn?

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Safeguarding in the Digital Age

Defining Telehealth and Telemedicine:

The Unique Safeguarding Landscape of Telehealth:

The Unique Safeguarding Landscape of Telehealth:

Professional Roles and Responsibilities:

Module 2: Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Frameworks

Core Safeguarding Legislation and Guidance:

Informed Consent in Telehealth:

Confidentiality and Information Sharing:

Licensure and Cross-Jurisdictional Issues:

Module 3: Identifying and Assessing Risk Remotely

Recognizing Abuse and Neglect in Virtual Consultations:

Advanced Remote Assessment Techniques:

Specific Risk Factors in Telehealth:

Decision-Making for Escalation:

Module 4: Developing and Implementing Safeguarding Procedures

Organisational Policy and Protocols:

Reporting and Referral Pathways:

Emergency Protocols and Safety Planning:

Post-Disclosure and Follow-Up:

Module 5: Technology, Security, and Governance

Platform Functionality and Safety:

Data Security and Privacy (Technical Safeguards):

Verifying Patient Identity:

Addressing Digital Exclusion:

Module 6: Reflective Practice and Organisational Culture

Peer Review and Supervision:

Learning from Adverse Events:

Fostering a Just and Safe Culture:

Self-Care for the Practitioner:

Corse Completion Congratulations please download your certificate

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