Section 960. Serious incident reports

A. Any serious incident, accident or injury to the resident; any overnight absence from the facility without permission; any runaway; and any other unexplained absence shall be reported within 24 hours to the placing agency, and to either the parent or legal guardian, or both as appropriate. The provider shall make a written reference in the child's record that a report was made.

B. The provider shall document the following:

1. The date and time the incident occurred;

2. A brief description of the incident;

3. The action taken as a result of the incident;

4. The name of the person who completed the report; and

5. The name of the person to whom the report was made.

C. The provider shall notify the department within 24 hours of any serious illness or injury, any death of a resident, and all other situations as required by the department. Such reports shall include:

1. The date and time the incident occurred;

2. A brief description of the incident;

3. The action taken as a result of the incident;

4. The name of the person who completed the report;

5. The name of the person who made the report to the placing agency and to either the parent or legal guardian; and

6. The name of the person to whom the report was made.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 25, Issue 03, eff. January 1, 2009.

Statutory Authority

§§ 63.2-217 and 63.2-1737 of the Code of Virginia.