Assessment and management of risk

Standard 11: A risk assessment and management process is carried out and routinely updated.

Criteria

11a     Within CAMH services, there is a record of the child or young person’s vulnerabilities and risks, in relation to:

  • risk to self and others, and
  • care and protection.

11b    The risk assessment leads to the generation of a risk management plan that identifies roles and responsibilities, and is:

  • developed with the child or young person and their parents/carers, where appropriate
  • communicated to all those involved, including partner agencies, where appropriate
  • reviewed at agreed regular intervals, and
  • amended as necessary, based on ongoing assessment of need.

11c     Critical incidents or significant adverse events are reported in accordance with agreed local single agency and multi-agency governance arrangements.

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