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Allegations not established/substantiated:
o Inform the subject of complaint.
o Managers are encouraged to inform other staff on a need to know basis only (i.e. inform
those aware of the allegations, that the person has been cleared.)
o Investigation closure report written.
o If investigation finds that a malicious complaint was made by another staff member,
sanctions should be pursued against that member of staff.
Management implication report – make recommendations if the investigation indicates
poor practice or negligence (i.e. training, supervision, policy changes).
Any particular concern about possible reprisals against witnesses should be noted.
InterAction 2011. Investigation Report Outline.
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