--- title: What is a Check? description: This help article explains how to manage checks, link them to controls and make them compliant. --- [Skip to content](https://knowledge.adoptech.co.uk/what-is-a-check#main-content) [![Adoptech-logo-GreyWithoutStrapline-1.png\]](https://knowledge.adoptech.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Adoptech-logo-GreyWithoutStrapline-1.png?height=39&name=Adoptech-logo-GreyWithoutStrapline-1.png)](https://knowledge.adoptech.co.uk/?hsLang=en) Open main navigation Close main navigation Adoptech Help Centre - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Knowledge base](https://knowledge.adoptech.co.uk/?hsLang=en) 2. [FAQ's on Adoptech](https://knowledge.adoptech.co.uk/faqs-on-adoptech?hsLang=en) 3. [Frameworks](https://knowledge.adoptech.co.uk/faqs-on-adoptech?hsLang=en#frameworks) # What is a Check? ## How do I manage my checks? #### **What are Checks?** Checks are validation that the deliverables in the treatment plan are in place. Checks are completed by members of the team to ensure compliance with a control. Have a look at some of the suggested Adoptech created checks. Click **Add new** to add your own custom control check. #### [![](https://knowledge.adoptech.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jun-02-2026-03-15-14-4730-PM.png?width=670&height=292&name=image-png-Jun-02-2026-03-15-14-4730-PM.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/663215619/9f2a5b835227956244c0fc23/image.png) #### **How do I link a check to a control?** Additional checks can be linked to a Control using the **Manage checks** button.  [![](https://knowledge.adoptech.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jun-01-2026-02-20-42-6722-PM.png?width=496&height=306&name=image-png-Jun-01-2026-02-20-42-6722-PM.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/663215619/9f2a5b835227956244c0fc23/image.png) Once clicked a Relationship Manager will open. Here you can either add a custom check or click on the All tab and select a pre-existing one.  [![](https://knowledge.adoptech.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jun-01-2026-02-23-49-9722-PM.png?width=460&height=346&name=image-png-Jun-01-2026-02-23-49-9722-PM.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/663215619/9f2a5b835227956244c0fc23/image.png) To remove the link between a control and a check, simply uncheck the box.   ---   Reviews need to be carried out to ensure the controls you have in place are being implemented as detailed in your treatment plans, these reviews are called **Checks.** To simplify the process, Checks have already been created within the platform covering many of the standard checks that need to be carried out. - Every control needs to have at least one check associated. - The status of a Control is determined by the status of all underlying Checks; only when all controls checks are marked as compliant will the control be set to compliant. - The status of a Check is determined but the status of all underlying Tests; only when all Tests are compliant will the Check be compliant. Checks can be [added](https://knowledge.adoptech.co.uk/how-do-i-add-a-check-to-a-control?hsLang=en)/edited/deleted as necessary and new checks can be added -. You can also create [custom checks.](https://knowledge.adoptech.co.uk/how-do-i-create-a-new-control-check?hsLang=en) A member of staff should be appointed as owner of the check. The owner is responsible for ensuring the check is relevant, has been carried out, the status is accurate and that issues are escalated. Adoptech have made available a number of integrations to help automate you checks and test. Take a look at the **Apps and Integration** Page (**Available** tab) for a list of supported applications that can be integrated into Adoptech. Have a look at this [**help article**](https://knowledge.adoptech.co.uk/getting-started-with-integrations?hsLang=en)outlining the types of integrations and how they work. Here are some useful articles on setting a check status to be compliant: - [https://knowledge.adoptech.co.uk/what-is-a-check](https://knowledge.adoptech.co.uk/what-is-a-check?hsLang=en) - [https://knowledge.adoptech.co.uk/how-do-i-make-a-check-compliant](https://knowledge.adoptech.co.uk/how-do-i-make-a-check-compliant?hsLang=en) - [https://knowledge.adoptech.co.uk/control\_compliance](https://knowledge.adoptech.co.uk/control_compliance?hsLang=en) Need Help? 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