Child Protection Standards

This is a translation provided for information. The Polish version is legally binding.

Physiotherapy clinic “W zdrowym ciele” Tatiana Grabowska

ul. Strzelców Bytomskich 11, 44-280 Rydułtowy

Contact phone: +48 505 417 624

Email: [email protected]

Preamble

The Physiotherapy Clinic fully respects children’s rights and is committed to ensuring the highest level of protection for its underage patients. All actions are taken with the child’s welfare and best interests in mind. The Clinic’s staff undertake to treat children with respect, to care for their dignity and to avoid any form of physical, psychological or emotional abuse.

§ 1. General provisions

1. These rules set out the principles for protecting underage patients at the Physiotherapy Clinic, hereinafter referred to as the “Clinic”.
2. These rules apply to all Clinic employees, in particular physiotherapists and support staff.
3. These rules are available to patients and their parents or guardians at the Clinic’s premises and on its website.

§ 2. Staff recruitment rules

1. Every new Clinic employee must present a certificate confirming they have no criminal record.
2. Before employment, the candidate’s personal details, qualifications and previous professional experience are verified.
3. Employees are required to sign a declaration confirming that they have read the child protection standards in force at the Clinic.
4. Every new employee completes training on the standards for protecting minors.

§ 3. Scope of services for minors

1. The Clinic provides physiotherapy services to underage patients.
2. Every appointment of an underage patient, regardless of their age, takes place in the presence and under the supervision of a Parent or Legal Guardian.
3. The Parent or Legal Guardian consents to the examination and therapy of the underage patient and receives information about the patient’s health and the course of therapy.

§ 4. Rules for safe staff–child relationships

1. Physiotherapists and Clinic staff are required to treat underage patients with respect, taking into account their right to privacy and dignity.
2. Every procedure performed on an underage patient is discussed in detail with the Parent or Legal Guardian.
3. The Parent or Legal Guardian must be present in the treatment room throughout the appointment.

§ 5. Intervention procedures in case of risk

1. If there is any suspicion that a child’s safety is at risk, Clinic staff must inform the Clinic’s management without delay.
2. The management is required to report the incident to the relevant authorities, including the police or social services.
3. The Clinic keeps a register of incidents concerning risks to the safety of underage patients.

§ 6. Staff training and monitoring

1. Clinic employees regularly take part in training on the protection of minors.
2. The Clinic’s management regularly monitors staff compliance with the standards for protecting minors.
3. Employees are periodically assessed on their knowledge and application of the standards for protecting minors.

§ 7. Records and review of the rules

1. The Clinic keeps a record of all incidents concerning risks to children’s safety.
2. The standards for protecting minors are regularly reviewed and updated in line with applicable law and the Clinic’s needs.
3. Any changes to these rules are communicated to employees and made publicly available.

§ 8. Final provisions

1. These rules come into force on 01.08.2024.
2. These rules are available for inspection by all patients and their parents or guardians at the Clinic’s premises and on its website.
3. All Clinic employees are required to comply with the provisions of these rules.