Violence, Harm, Neglect, Exploitation and Discrimination Procedure PRO_NDIS007

Violence, Harm, Neglect, Exploitation and Discrimination Procedure

The Violence, Harm, Neglect, Exploitation and Discrimination Procedure outlines how your organisation prevents, identifies, and responds to incidents of violence, harm, neglect, exploitation, and discrimination. The Violence, Harm, Neglect, Exploitation and Discrimination Procedure ensures participant safety and upholds their right to be free from harm.

The Violence, Harm, Neglect, Exploitation and Discrimination Procedure is essential for NDIS providers to comply with the NDIS Practice Standards and the NDIS Code of Conduct. The Violence, Harm, Neglect, Exploitation and Discrimination Procedure demonstrates an organisation’s commitment to safeguarding participants.

The Violence, Harm, Neglect, Exploitation and Discrimination Procedure includes:

• definitions of violence, abuse, neglect, exploitation, and discrimination,
• prevention strategies to create safe and respectful service environments,
• procedures for identifying and responding to signs of harm or discrimination,
• staff responsibilities for reporting and acting on concerns promptly,
• processes for supporting participants affected by violence or abuse, and
• documentation, incident reporting, and continuous improvement requirements. 

The Violence, Harm, Neglect, Exploitation and Discrimination Procedure is user-friendly and can be easily customised to reflect your organisation’s safeguarding framework and risk management approach. The Violence, Harm, Neglect, Exploitation and Discrimination Procedure is an essential procedure for any NDIS provider committed to participant safety and wellbeing.