How to Show Positive Risk-Taking in Audits, Inspections, and Tenders
Whether you’re preparing for a CQC inspection or responding to a tender, it’s not enough to say “we promote positive risk-taking.” You need to prove it.
Commissioners and inspectors want to see real-world application: how decisions are made, recorded, supported, and reviewed. Here’s how to demonstrate it with clarity and confidence.
📂 1. Show the Process, Not Just the Philosophy
Break it down clearly:
- ✅ How are individual risk assessments created and updated?
- ✅ Who is involved in the decision-making process?
- ✅ How is consent recorded or best interest applied?
- ✅ Where are the decisions documented and reviewed?
This level of detail reassures reviewers that your approach is both ethical and structured.
👥 2. Involve People — and Show That You Do
Highlight how the person receiving care is central to the decision:
- 💬 “X asked to return to horse riding. We reviewed the previous incident report with X, family, and staff to co-produce a new risk plan.”
- 💬 “Y’s circle of support meets quarterly to review ongoing positive risk decisions and outcomes.”
🛡 3. Document Staff Confidence and Support
Commissioners worry about unsupported staff making risky decisions. Show them:
- ✅ Your training covers positive risk-taking, MCA, and supported decision-making
- ✅ You hold team discussions and supervision on risk-related decisions
- ✅ You escalate complex cases for leadership sign-off
This builds trust in your team and reassures decision-makers.
📈 4. Reflect and Learn from Outcomes
Include how you review the outcomes of risk-based decisions:
- 🧠 “We debriefed the team and the person after the incident to review the plan going forward.”
- 🧠 “The outcome was successful — X achieved their goal, and confidence increased over time.”
That’s the kind of story commissioners and CQC want to see — not just policy, but real positive change.
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Updated for Procurement Act 2023 • CQC-aligned • BASE-aligned (where relevant)