responsibilities will be clearly defined in all job descriptions and there are nominated leads for safeguarding adults. 15.2 The Practice Lead for Safeguarding Adults (MCA/DoLS and PREVENT) is: Insert name and contact The Deputy Practice Lead for Safeguarding Adults is: Insert name and contact The Administration Lead for managing Safeguarding data is: Insert name and contact 15.3 The Practice Lead for Safeguarding Adults is responsible for ensuring that they are fully conversant with the practice safeguarding adult policy, the policies and procedures of SAB and the integrated processes that support safeguarding: Facilitating training opportunities for staff groups Acting as a focus for external contacts on safeguarding adult and MCA matters; this may include requests to contribute to sharing information required for SARs, Domestic Homicide Reviews (DHRs), multi-agency/Individual Management Reviews (IMRs) and contribution to safeguarding investigations where appropriate Disseminating information in relation to safeguarding adults/MCA to all practice members Act as a point of contact for practice members to bring any concerns that they have, to document those concerns and to take any necessary action to address concerns raised Assess information received on safeguarding concerns promptly and carefully, clarifying or obtaining more information about the matter as appropriate Facilitate access to support and supervision for staff working with adults at risk and families Ensure that the practice team completes the agreed incident forms and analysis of practice’s significant events forms which are available state where in practice Is required to contribute to DHR/SAR and IMRs specifically Will respond to and write reports for LA Section 42 enquiries Will disseminate and develop action plans to ensure lessons learnt are embedded in best practice following publication of SAR and DHRs 15.4 The Practice Manager is responsible for ensuring that safeguarding responsibilities are clearly defined in all job descriptions. For employees of the practice, failure to adhere to this policy and procedures could lead to action under the disciplinary policy. The Practice Manager has a responsibility to ensure that the Practice has a clear safer recruitment policy and that this is adhered to 15.5 Partners are responsible for ensuring that:
responsibilities will be clearly defined in all job descriptions and there are nominated leads for safeguarding adults. 15.2 The Practice Lead for Safeguarding Adults (MCA/DoLS and PREVENT) is: Insert name and contact The Deputy Practice Lead for Safeguarding Adults is: Insert name and contact The Administration Lead for managing Safeguarding data is: Insert name and contact 15.3 The Practice Lead for Safeguarding Adults is responsible for ensuring that they are fully conversant with the practice safeguarding adult policy, the policies and procedures of SAB and the integrated processes that support safeguarding: Facilitating training opportunities for staff groups Acting as a focus for external contacts on safeguarding adult and MCA matters; this may include requests to contribute to sharing information required for SARs, Domestic Homicide Reviews (DHRs), multi-agency/Individual Management Reviews (IMRs) and contribution to safeguarding investigations where appropriate Disseminating information in relation to safeguarding adults/MCA to all practice members Act as a point of contact for practice members to bring any concerns that they have, to document those concerns and to take any necessary action to address concerns raised Assess information received on safeguarding concerns promptly and carefully, clarifying or obtaining more information about the matter as appropriate Facilitate access to support and supervision for staff working with adults at risk and families Ensure that the practice team completes the practice’s agreed incident forms and analysis of significant events forms which are available state where in practice Is required to contribute to DHR/SAR and IMRs specifically Will respond to and write reports for LA Section 42 enquiries Will disseminate and develop action plans to ensure lessons learnt are embedded in best practice following publication of SAR and DHRs 15.4 The Practice Manager is responsible for ensuring that safeguarding responsibilities are clearly defined in all job descriptions. For employees of the practice, failure to adhere to this policy and procedures could lead to action under the disciplinary policy. The Practice Manager has a responsibility to ensure that the Practice has a clear safer recruitment policy and that this is adhered to 15.5 Partners are responsible for ensuring that:
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