6.1 All agencies should have an Adult Protection policy and/ or disciplinary procedure that takes account of harm occurring from a paid [or volunteer] member of staff. In all cases agencies should follow this procedure while recognising that Social Work Services/ Care Inspectorate and/ or Police may also be involved dependent on the nature of the harm alleged or evidenced. Agencies should work together to ensure that information is shared and that actions taken are coordinated and managed appropriately.
