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Section X: Incident Reporting Policy and Complaint Procedure

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Introduction

As part of its obligation to promote the well-being of every participant being served, the Nursing Home Transition and Diversion (NHTD) waiver must assure safeguards are in place to prevent, to the extent possible, circumstances/situations that can result in harm to the participant. The following process serves to identify, investigate and remedy potentially harmful situations and minimize the possibility of recurrence.

Table of Contents

  • Incident Reporting Policy
  • Background and Intent
  • Serious Reportable Incidents (SRI)
    • Classifications of SRI
      • Physical Abuse
      • Sexual Abuse
      • Psychological Abuse
      • Seclusion
      • Use of Aversive Conditioning
      • Violation of Civil Rights
      • Mistreatment
      • Neglect
      • Exploitation
    • Missing Person
    • Restraint
    • Death of a Waiver Participant
    • Hospitalization
    • Possible Criminal Action
    • Medication Error/Refusal
    • Medical Treatment
    • Sensitive Situation
  • Serious Reportable Incident Reporting Procedure
    • Reporting Responsibilities
    • Procedure
  • Investigation of Serious Reportable Incidents
  • Provider's Serious Incident Review Committee
    • Organization and Membership of the Serious Incident Review Committee
    • Responsibilities of the Serious Incident Review Committee
    • Documentation of Serious Incident Review Committee Activity
  • Recordable Incidents
  • Waiver Service Provider's Internal Complaint Procedure
Revised: September 2008
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