There is a protocol in place The existing protocol is in Carry out a review of the Protocols and Revised protocol is in Resolution of Professional Procedures place and disseminated to in relation to the need of revision. Differences Protocol. Sub Group all agencies. Resolution of Professional Differences. A CSSIW recommendation Improved communication is Develop an appropriate protocol Protocols and A protocol is in place and to improve communication and Procedures being used appropriately. following an inspection of required where there are decision making where there are Sub Group Safeguarding in RCT multiple safeguarding multiple safeguarding concerns. identified the need for referrals within a care home discussions between to ensure that people are agencies to confirm process appropriately safeguarded. and procedure where there are systemic failures in care settings, resulting in multiple safeguarding referrals, and where the police are investigating. the format for the new Adults AQA reporting scorecard 4.4 Quality The CTSAB's Adults Quality There is need to continue the Assurance scorecard reporting format. Quality in place Assurance Group (AQA) work of the AQA through the Assurance monitors, audits and quality monitoring and evaluation of Develop the AQA work AQA work programme Sub Group assures the effectiveness of performance and carry out programme for the coming year. in local organisations’ and audits, as appropriate, to Complete quarterly reports to Quarterly reports individuals’ work to ensure that there are monitor performance. submitted to Operational safeguard and promote the improved outcomes for the Committee wellbeing of adults. person. 4.5 Systems A new Information System Operational services Systems to to link support in for social care and some safeguarding need to be with Information systems work elements of the NHS is to be updated and modernised to being undertaken in preparation introduced by the end of comply with the forthcoming for CCIS for Wales. 2017. The NHS has multiple, changes.
There is a protocol in place in relation to the Resolution of Professional Differences. The existing protocol is in need of revision. Carry out a review of the Resolution of Professional Differences Protocol. Protocols and Procedures Sub Group Revised protocol is in place and disseminated to all agencies. A CSSIW recommendation following an inspection of Safeguarding in RCT identified the need for discussions between agencies to confirm process and procedure where there are systemic failures in care settings, resulting in multiple safeguarding referrals, and where the police are investigating. Improved communication is required where there are multiple safeguarding referrals within a care home to ensure that people are appropriately safeguarded. Develop an appropriate protocol to improve communication and decision making where there are multiple safeguarding concerns. Protocols and Procedures Sub Group A protocol is in place and being used appropriately. 4.4 Quality Assurance The CTSAB's Adults Quality Assurance Group (AQA) monitors, audits and quality assures the effectiveness of local organisations’ and individuals’ work to safeguard and promote the wellbeing of adults. There is need to continue the work of the AQA through the monitoring and evaluation of performance and carry out audits, as appropriate, to ensure that there are improved outcomes for the person. the format for the new scorecard reporting format. Adults Quality Assurance Sub Group AQA reporting scorecard in place Develop the AQA work programme for the coming year. AQA work programme in Complete quarterly reports to monitor performance. Quarterly reports submitted to Operational Committee 4.5 Systems A new Information System for social care and some elements of the NHS is to be introduced by the end of 2017. The NHS has multiple, Systems to support safeguarding need to be updated and modernised to comply with the forthcoming changes. Operational services to link in with Information systems work being undertaken in preparation for CCIS for Wales.
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