An independent quality assurance review (published August 2021) can be viewed here.

RDaSH should introduce either training and/or a mentoring programme for their adult mental health practitioners who are required to undertake out-of-hour assessments of young people in Accident and Emergency Departments, to ensure they have the required skills, competencies and knowledge … Read more RDaSH should introduce either training and/or a mentoring programme for their adult mental health practitioners who are required to undertake out-of-hour assessments of young people in Accident and Emergency Departments, to ensure they have the required skills, competencies and knowledge base to undertake assessments of the needs and risks of young people. Show less

When RDaSH practitioners and clinical staff make a significant entry in a patient’s SystmOne records, such as a risk assessment or a change in the treatment plan, they should alert the patient’s primary care service, by email or telephone, that … Read more When RDaSH practitioners and clinical staff make a significant entry in a patient’s SystmOne records, such as a risk assessment or a change in the treatment plan, they should alert the patient’s primary care service, by email or telephone, that an entry has been made. Show less

RDaSH should undertake a review of the current CAMHS weekly clinical meetings in order to facilitate the attendance of the practitioners and the CAMHS named professional safeguarding children officer.

RDaSH should undertake a comprehensive audit of the Rotherham CAMHS FACE assessments and care plans. This audit should be cross-referencing cases to the relevant practitioner’s clinical supervision documentation and, where relevant, the minutes of the weekly clinical meetings and monthly … Read more RDaSH should undertake a comprehensive audit of the Rotherham CAMHS FACE assessments and care plans. This audit should be cross-referencing cases to the relevant practitioner’s clinical supervision documentation and, where relevant, the minutes of the weekly clinical meetings and monthly complex patient meetings. Show less

RDaSH’s CAMHS should develop an overarching operational policy that includes comprehensive guidelines for completing CAMHS FACE assessments and care plans.

RDaSH should convene a team risk training event for the Rotherham CAMHS team, which all clinical and managerial members of staff should be required to attend.

Prior to the publication of this report, RDaSH should provide an up-to-date action plan of the progress made in implementing the recommendations of their outstanding Serious Incident Report.

RDaSH should consider the viability of recruiting a family liaison officer, who would be the single point of contact and provide support for families throughout a serious incident investigation process.