Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
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12 Chapters
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Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)

This course provides an essential understanding of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) framework, helping learners recognise when someone is being unlawfully deprived of their liberty in a hospital or care home setting. Through real-life scenarios and detailed explanations, participants will gain the knowledge to identify, prevent, and address situations where someone's freedom is restricted. This course is critical for healthcare professionals working in environments where the DoLS regulations apply.
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Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
12 Chapters
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About The Course

This course provides an essential understanding of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) framework, helping learners recognise when someone is being unlawfully deprived of their liberty in a hospital or care home setting. Through real-life scenarios and detailed explanations, participants will gain the knowledge to identify, prevent, and address situations where someone's freedom is restricted. This course is critical for healthcare professionals working in environments where the DoLS regulations apply.

 

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Learning Outcomes
  • Define the concept of deprivation of liberty.
  • Define the concept of deprivation of liberty.
  • Recognise the signs and situations where someone's liberty is being taken away.
  • Determine if someone is being deprived of liberty in an unlawful manner.
  • Take appropriate action to address unlawful deprivation of liberty.
  • List proactive steps employees can take to prevent deprivation of liberty in healthcare and care home settings.
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Course Modules
Chapter 1 What Is Deprivation of Liberty?
Chapter 2 Who Can Be Affected by the Deprivation of Liberty?
Chapter 3 When Can Someone's Liberty Be Taken Away?
Chapter 4 Identifying Deprivation of Liberty
Chapter 5 Restraint or Deprivation of Liberty?
Chapter 6 What One Should Do
Chapter 7 Strategies to Help Prevent Deprivation of Liberty
Chapter 8 What Is DoLS?
Chapter 9 The Mental Capacity Act
Chapter 10 Overview of DoLS Authorisation
Chapter 11 DoLS and Care Plan
Chapter 12 Summary
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