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If there is an identified need for a wider multi-agency response to manage threat, risk, harm in relation to a group of individuals (in addition to the direct peer group) and/or the wider community, then an Immediate Response Group can also be convened. Each case will be considered on an individual basis to identify how the IRG process will be managed alongside the PRUDIC process in these circumstances.\nAny agency can request an Immediate Response to a critical incident via the Cwm Taf Morgannwg Safeguarding Board Business Unit (Cwmtafsafeguarding@rctcbc.gov.uk). The Business Unit must then discuss and agree with the Police Superintendent (or a suitable deputy) who is responsible for making the final decision about implementing the protocol.\nIf an Immediate Response Group (IRG) meeting is required the Police Superintendent (or a suitable deputy) will chair the meeting. In cases where there is a more specialist input required, a suitable alternative Chair should be identified.\nTimescales\nAlthough the term immediate is used as a response to critical incidents covered by this protocol, the actual timescales will vary depending on the case.\nInformation relating to the case should be shared with agencies as soon as is practically possible but no later than 2 working days after the critical incident has occurred. This should ensure that any immediate risks to any individual or group of individuals are identified promptly.\nPROCESS FOR AN IMMEDIATE RESPONSE TO CRITICAL INCIDENTS\nNotification of Incidents and Confirm Facts\nThe agency referring to the Business Unit must endeavour to clarify the facts of the situation as far as possible and consider the criteria for implementing the Immediate Response in the first instance. This would involve the agency considering its own legislative procedures specific to certain professions.\nAt the same time, a safeguarding referral should be considered under the Wales Safeguarding Procedures\nGather Information\nIn cases where it is clear that the incident meets the definition for an immediate response an IRG meeting will be convened.\nIn some cases, it may not be clear what the risks are to individuals or what the wider community impact is, as a result of the critical incident. In these circumstances, the Police Superintendent may wish to gather information electronically before making a decision on whether an IRG needs to be convened.\nTh","cbCaiqj9tEImAemy","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqj9tEImAemy","docx",133650,"English","# CRITICAL INCIDENT DEFINITION\n# CRITERIA AND TIMESCALES\n# PROCESS FOR AN IMMEDIATE RESPONSE TO CRITICAL INCIDENTS\n## Notification of Incidents and Confirm Facts\n## Gather Information\n## Convene an Immediate Response Group meeting","[{\"question\":\"What qualifies as a critical incident under this protocol?\",\"answer\":\"A critical incident is sudden and unexpected and falls outside common human experience, leading (or potentially leading) to death, life-threatening injury, or serious and permanent impairment of health or development, requiring immediate multi-agency coordination to manage threat, risk, harm, and impact.\"},{\"question\":\"When is the PRUDIC process initiated instead of an Immediate Response Group?\",\"answer\":\"If the incident involves the unexpected death of a child or young person under 18, the PRUDIC process is initiated and takes primacy.\"},{\"question\":\"How does an agency request and trigger an immediate response?\",\"answer\":\"Any agency can request an Immediate Response to a critical incident via the Cwm Taf Morgannwg Safeguarding Board Business Unit. 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