Anatomy

     Priorities and Responses.

Priorities in Charlie’s scenario.

Firstly, the incident should be reported to a senior member of staff (with experience and knowledge of correct protocol), who may then report to police as Charlie is a vulnerable teenager, regardless of the ‘24hrs missing’ procedure. The superior will also be able to assist with advice and guidance.

Calls should be made to the school for inquiries about his whereabouts and requests that a thorough check is made of the school grounds.

Review policies and procedures for the correct protocol and to ensure the right measures are being taken.[pic 1]

To ensure improvements can be implemented towards any further incidents, an action-plan could be created with the necessary information on procedures specific to the situation.

Priorities in Rosie’s scenario.

The area of incidence should be immediately checked for danger and made safe for Rosie, once cleared, assessment of Rosie’s condition should be established and reposition her if necessary for her safety and health.

The incident should then be reported to a senior member of staff/emergency personnel so that Rosie’s condition can be stabilised.

The incident should be recorded in the accident/emergency logbook for reference purposes.

Seek advice, guidance and support from senior staff to help manage the situation.

Review the current policies and procedures in place and amend as necessary.

Implement improvements for the future to eliminate time-wasting and any deterioration in health to those that are need of help.

Responses in Charlie’s scenario.

The incident (including all necessary information) must be logged into accident/emergency logbook for reference purposes.