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Deprivation of Liberty Safeguard
THE ITEM CODE: T2C106
Course Title: Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS)
Course length 2-3 hours (depending on number of delegates)
Maximum number to attend - 15
This course is aimed at all staff in health and social care.
At the end of the training session, there is a short written assessment to evidence the learning of the attendees.
Learning Outcome | Assessment Criteria | |||
Introduction - What is Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) | Understand safeguards and who they apply to Key findings and recommendations of the Lords Select Committee Understand why DOLS were introduced Identify staff responsibilities Understand duty of care Explain when someone can be deprived on their liberty Be aware when DOLS cannot be used | |||
Restraint as defined in the s6(4) Mental Capacity Act 2005 |
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DOLS Process | Understand the Deprivation of Liberty process Discuss when Urgent Authorisations are granted Explore the DOLS Assessment process Understand what happens after the assessment Discuss Deprivation of Liberty in domestic settings |