Risk Colour	Risk rating	Risk level	Identifier	Action required
GREEN	0-4	Low	Control measures in place or risk of harm is insignificant	Long term action with routine review
AMBER	5-12	Medium	Likelihood of major harm if control measures not implemented	Action is needed in the medium term
RED	15-25	High	Significant probability of major harm	Urgent action needed. Escalate to line manager, patient's GP and senior manager.