Where it is suspected that a crime has been committed the police must be contacted to agree how to proceed before further action is taken. There should be a discussion of preliminary findings between the DSM, Safeguarding, Quality and Governance consultant and team manager to determine whether to escalate the concerns to the LSE process. The decision to proceed to the LSE process should be made by the relevant DSM. and what is the most appropriate response? “Pause review” – Proceed to LSE or QOCM? If the decision is taken Not to proceed to an LSE process, please refer to the Adults’ Health and Care QOCM Framework policy - 3.2 Stage two Proceed to LSE – If the decision is taken to proceed to an LSE process then the following checklist should be used to assist in preparation for the LSE safeguarding meeting: NB Prior to the LSE meeting, immediate actions should already have been agreed – and actioned and initial plans should be in place before the meeting (refer to sec 3.1). Priority should have been given to individuals who may have been subjected to abuse, including the requirement to identify any necessary action to safeguard other adult(s) at risk. Identify who will chair the meeting and who needs to be invited. The chair must be either the relevant Service Manager, Safeguarding, Quality and Governance Consultant or a more senior manager and invitations should be co-ordinated by the chair A list of invitees with contact details (refer to sec 3.4) Identify initial information to be requested shared and with whom. Request a list of all adults at risk, their commissioners and family details from the provider. Health and Care Named Lead Coordinator to create a database Adults’ with this information (template- Appendix 9) Each agency to have a nominated lead this is crucial in reducing disruptions to – the service provider and provides consistent communication. Health and Care Named Lead Coordinator should start the LSE Adults’ chronology. This will be on hantsfile, a link should be added to provider view. The chronology should be completed by the team manager, senior practitioner and Safeguarding, Quality and Governance consultant involved. (template- Appendix 8). Health and Care Named Lead Coordinator to collate all section 42 Adults’ enquiries/safeguarding concerns on a database. This will be on hantsfile, completed by the team manager, senior practitioner and safeguarding, quality and governance consultant involved (template- Appendix 10).
Where it is suspected that a crime has been committed the police must be contacted to agree how to proceed before further action is taken. There should be a discussion of preliminary findings between the DSM, Safeguarding, Quality and Governance consultant and team manager to determine whether to escalate the concerns to the LSE process. The decision to proceed to the LSE process should be made by the relevant DSM. “Pause and review” – what is the most appropriate response? Proceed to LSE or QOCM? If the decision is taken Not to proceed to an LSE process, please refer to the Adults’ Health and Care QOCM Framework policy - 3.2 Stage two – Proceed to LSE If the decision is taken to proceed to an LSE process then the following checklist should be used to assist in preparation for the LSE safeguarding meeting: NB – Prior to the LSE meeting, immediate actions should already have been agreed and actioned and initial plans should be in place before the meeting (refer to sec 3.1). Priority should have been given to individuals who may have been subjected to abuse, including the requirement to identify any necessary action to safeguard other adult(s) at risk. Identify who will chair the meeting and who needs to be invited. The chair must be either the relevant Service Manager, Safeguarding, Quality and Governance Consultant or a more senior manager and invitations should be co-ordinated by the chair A list of invitees with contact details (refer to sec 3.4) Identify initial information to be requested shared and with whom. Request a list of all adults at risk, their commissioners and family details from the provider. Adults’ Health and Care Named Lead Coordinator to create a database with this information (template- Appendix 9) Each agency to have a nominated lead – this is crucial in reducing disruptions to the service provider and provides consistent communication. Adults’ Health and Care Named Lead Coordinator should start the LSE chronology. This will be on hantsfile, a link should be added to provider view. The chronology should be completed by the team manager, senior practitioner and Safeguarding, Quality and Governance consultant involved. (template- Appendix 8). Adults’ Health and Care Named Lead Coordinator to collate all section 42 enquiries/safeguarding concerns on a database. This will be on hantsfile, completed by the team manager, senior practitioner and safeguarding, quality and governance consultant involved (template- Appendix 10).