eSAY National Learning Disability and Autistic Spectrum Disorder Dataset V4.0 Map

Risk Factors

Definition : Risk factors not identified elsewhere, including risks arising out of the actions and/or omissions of others.

Purpose : Assists staff involved in the person’s care to be alert to any potential risks to the person from themselves or others to allow additional support to be provided where necessary.

As with the above, aggregate data may be used to assist in studies and with service planning and development.

Recording Guidance : All items that apply should be recorded.

Codes : adapted from Carenap/ eSAY Project

Code	Value/Definition
00	None
01	Danger of harm from others The person is at risk of being harmed by the actions of another person. A. Bullying/harassment B. Financial C. Sexual D. Physical E. Emotional F. Neglect G. Other
02	Danger of harm from self Behaviours that could result in the person causing themselves harm, either planned or unplanned. A. Self neglect B. Self-injurious behaviour, ranging from biting and scratching to suicidal behaviours. C. Destructive behaviour, ranging from ripping paper and defacing property to fire setting and more serious destructive behaviours. D. Other
03	Danger of harm to others Behaviours that could result in the person causing harm to others, either planned or unplanned. This could be directed at carers, staff or others. A. Physical aggression/assault B. Sexual aggression/assault C. Verbal aggression D. Emotional harm E. Other
04	Risk of offending
05	Animal risks A. Person is at risk from animals B. Person is a risk to animals
06	Substance Misuse
98	Other
99	Not Known

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