Risk Management and Governance in Physical Disability Services
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Risk management in physical disability services must balance safety with independence. This article builds on Positive Risk-Taking and Quality Assurance & Auditing to explain governance approaches.
Understanding Risk in Physical Disability Services
Risks may relate to mobility, equipment, personal care, medication or environmental factors.
Governance systems ensure risks are identified, assessed and reviewed systematically.
Positive Risk-Taking and Enablement
Effective governance supports positive risk-taking rather than risk avoidance.
An operational example includes enablement-focused risk assessments reviewed with individuals and families.
Oversight and Accountability
Risk registers, audits and incident reviews provide organisational oversight.
Clear accountability ensures risks are actively managed rather than tolerated.
Responding to Incidents and Near Misses
Incidents trigger investigation, learning and improvement actions.
Governance forums review trends to prevent recurrence.
External Expectations
Commissioners expect proportionate, person-centred risk management.
CQC inspectors expect evidence that risks are managed without unnecessary restriction.
Embedding Risk Within Quality Governance
Risk management feeds into quality assurance, safeguarding and service improvement.
This integrated approach supports safe, empowering physical disability services.
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