When should a Safeguarding Adult Concern be raised?

• When should a Safeguarding Adult Concern be raised?

• Where there is no care plan in place for an adult at risk who has been assessed as needing assistance with moving and handling

• Where there is a failure to follow a care plan and this is having an adverse effect on the adult at risk e.g. using the wrong equipment, failure to provide equipment, sitting on slings etc or where 2 carers should provide support, but the task is only completed by 1 carer

• Where any of the following obsolete techniques are used on more than one occasion;

- Drag lift/underarm drag
- Shoulder/Australian lift
- Through arm/hammock lift
- Two sling lift
- Orthodox lift
- Bear hug transfer/front assist standAssistance by pulling on hands
- Rocking lift/belt hold
- Assisted walking supporting at underarm
- Flip turn
- Not using slide sheets as per care plan

• Where poor moving, and handling techniques are being used on a repeat basis

• Where condemned or damaged equipment is used

• Where there is a lack of correct equipment and this is having an adverse effect on the adult at risk

When don't I need to report a Safeguarding Adult Concern?

• A Safeguarding Adult Concern does not need to be made where poor technique is used on a one-off occasion, the provider is aware and takes appropriate action and no adverse effect on the adult at risk

• A Safeguarding Adult Concern does not need to be made where there is a failure to follow a care plan on a one off occasion and there is no adverse effect on the adult.

• A Safeguarding Adult Concern does not need to be made where there is a failure to use the correct equipment on a one-off occasion, the provider is aware and there is no adverse effect on the adult at risk