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CLIENT RISK ASSESSMENT FORM:
Client Name:
Name of staff completing risk assessment:
Client DOB:
Staff Signature:
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The purpose of this risk assessment form is to assess risks across several domains including high risk behaviours previously or currently demonstrated by the participant, risks associated with Activities of Daily Living, risks associated with home visits, and cognitive and communication abilities.
This risk assessment form must be completed for all Yahweh Care clients and NDIS participants to ensure the safety and well-being of the participant and the staff working with them to achieve their individual goals.
Yahweh Care are dedicated to ensuring the safety of participants and clinicians, and depending on the nature of the risk, several options and strategies will be considered and implemented to address each individual situation. Information regarding possible options and strategies are provided.
SECTION A: HIGH RISK BEHAVIOURS:
Does the client have a history of absconding behaviour?
Yes
No
Are there road safety concerns?
Yes
No
Does the client require 1:1 supervision?
Yes
No
Does the client have a history of physical aggression? If so, please specify:
Yes
No
Describe physical aggression:
Is there is history of substance abuse?
Yes
No
Is there is history of psychiatric illness?
Yes
No
Comments:
SECTION A: LEVEL OF RISK
Low
Moderate
High
Catastrophic
Refer to the matrix at the bottom.
SECTION B: ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING
Does the client collect/hoard items?
Yes
No
Are there concerns regarding the use of internal heating/ cooking appliances?
Yes
No
Are there concerns regarding personal hygiene?
Yes
No
Does the client smoke?
Yes
No
If so, are there safety concerns regarding their smoking?
Yes
No
Comments:
SECTION B: LEVEL OF RISK
Low
Moderate
High
Catastrophic
Refer to the matrix at the bottom.
SECTION C: RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH HOME VISITS
Are there large or aggressive animals?
Yes
No
Are there concerns regarding accommodation or household issues?
Yes
No
Comments:
SECTION C: LEVEL OF RISK
Low
Moderate
High
Catastrophic
Refer to the matrix at the bottom.
SUPPORTS IN PLACE TO MANAGE RISK
Where high to catastrophic risks have been identified across a range of areas, the following recommendations will be considered, implemented and adjusted accordingly as per individual needs:
Recommendation re: staff ratio
1 Staff
2 Yahweh Care Staff or 1 Yahweh Care staff and 1 member of staff from another organisation
Recommendation re: location
Inappropriate for Yahweh Care staff to work with client in community settings, e.g., due to absconding behaviour
Appropriate location for supports to be discussed and implemented
Recommendation re: support planning
Individual interventions as per participant, their family and clinical team, to be outlined in case notes
Behaviour support plan required
Recommendation re: additional risk mitigation strategies
Consideration and discussion re: appropriate clinical team, e.g., relating to experience and clinical skill
Consideration and discussion re: service types according to individual needs
Consideration and discussion re: other appropriate providers
Yahweh Care deemed unsuitable to support participant and alternative options discussed and provided
RISK MATRIX
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