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4.8 Outcomes following an investigationAs soon as possible after the investigation, the council officer should presentthe findings of the investigation to his/her team manager. This shouldnormally take place within 10 working days of the commencement of theinvestigation but may, by agreement with the overseeing team manager, beextended. The reason for any agreed extension should be clearly recorded onSWIFT.Outcomes following an investigation could include:4.9 The adult does not meet the criteria as an adult at risk of harm,however:• Referral for assessment under care management may beappropriate (subject to eligibility criteria)• If an open case it may be appropriate to the adult’s needs tocontinue under care management arrangements following a reviewof an existing care plan• Referral to another appropriate agency• Carer’s assessment is required• No further action is required4.10 The adult at risk criteria are met and harm is established orsuspected:• Proceed to an adult protection case conference• If an open case, the assessment may identify that continuation withcare management arrangements following a review of an existing careplan is appropriate• It may be necessary to proceed to consideration of adult protectionorders under the 2007 Act. If the council officer has been refused entryand no other reasonable steps can be taken to conduct theinvestigations, statutory measures may be necessary such as warrantfor entry, assessment order, or removal order. ( See Protection Orders)• Another outcome may be no further action on the basis that the adulthas requested this and there are no consent or capacity issues, unduepressure or risks to others identifiedThe council officer completing the adult protection investigation will share thefindings and conclusions with all agencies involved, with the adult and withthose who have contributed to the investigation.31