State draws up ‘risk register’ for disability services

THE Department of Health has drawn up a “risk register” of potential issues that could see legal action being taken over the state’s failure to inspect residential services for 9,000 adults and children with disabilities.

The document states that the lack of inspections could see issues relating to the “safety and welfare” of people with disabilities arise; possible legal action which might be taken on foot of this; and “risk of damage to the reputation of the department”.

The register was drawn up as part of ongoing preparations to begin inspecting disability services.