Assessing Risk of Harm – Brian (continued)
- Does this new information change your assessment of the risk involved?
- What now needs to happen? Who would be responsible for these actions?
- In what way should this situation have been dealt with earlier, are there additional steps that should also have been taken? Who would do that?
- Can you think of any reason/s why Brian did not report this earlier?
Thoughts of Other Learners
Results
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Q 1. Yes , makes it potentially serious and merits urgent investigation and no further contact with worker in quesiton.
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Was Brian told in advance that Simon would be coming back to provide his care? I know it was short notice, but even a phone call? Maybe this would have encouraged Brian to say more at an earlier stage?
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Rob reported Brian's initial request to his manager...so was there any follow up with Brian to ask why he requested an alternative staff member? And whilst it was being investigated, was there absolutely no alternative to bringing in Simon to help Brian?
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Rob should report Brian's latest comments to his manager and the Manager ought to refer the matter externally - to the local social work team
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It clarifies the potential risk involved
