What you will learn in this course

This course covers the definition of deprivation of liberty safeguards and the legislation behind them. When and where deprivation of liberty are applicable. The difference between restraint and deprivation of liberty. Situations which can lead to deprivation of liberty. The process of identifying risk and requesting authorisation. The ‘standard’ and ‘urgent authorisation process. What happens when the assessments are completed and the requirements are not met / met. The roles of the Court of Protection and the Care Quality Commission. Unauthorised deprivation of liberty and what you can do to stop it.

  • 1

    Welcome to the course!

  • 2

    Introduction

    • The UK's law on Deprivation of Liberty of people in hospitals or care homes
    • What is a Deprivation of liberty
    • When should you consider DoLS?
    • Restrictions and restraint- what are they and how do they differ from DoLS?
    • Check your learning
  • 3

    The DoLS process-application, determination and review

    • Understanding the DoLS process
    • Standard authorisation
    • Scenario- when to make an authorisation request
    • Urgent authorisations
    • Scenario on making an Urgent authorisation
    • The 6 Conditions which determine the outcome of a deprivation of liberty assessment
    • Check your learning
  • 4

    Safeguards in implementation of DoLS

    • Key safeguards in the DoLS process
    • Safeguards in place- where deprivation of liberty has been granted
    • Roles of the CQC and COP in DoLS
    • Check your learning
  • 5

    Implications for healthcare providers and staff

  • 6

    Before you go...

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