Scottish Government

Score

Description

Consequences

Objectives

Cost

Clinical Impact

Schedule

Reputation

1

None

Minimal Impact No service disruption

Minimal financial loss, <10k

No obvious harm/injury

Minimal

No interest to the press Internal

2

Minor

Minor impact on service provision

Moderate financial loss 10-50k

First aid treatment Non-permanent harm up to 1 month

Increased level of care/length of stay1-7 days

Some public embarrassment No damage to reputation or standing in the community

3

Moderate

Service objectives partially achievable

Significant financial loss50-100k

Medical treatment required Semi-permanent harm up to 1 year

Increased level of care/length of stay 8-15 days Pressure on service provision

Local adverse public embarrassment leading to limited damage Local MP interest or SEHD Legal implications

4

Major

Significant impact on service provision

Major financial loss100-1M

Extensive Injury Major permanent harm

Increased level of care/length of stay>15 days Temporary service closure

National adverse publicity Major loss of confidence in organisation

5

Catastrophic

Unable to function Inability to fulfil corporate obligations

Severe financial loss >1M

Death

Extended service closure

Highly Damaging International adverse publicity Severe loss of public confidence Court Enforcement Public Accounts Committee Enquiry