Timeframes for Reporting
HEALTH LICENSING R61-17, Standards for Licensing Nursing Homes, Section B(7) |
OMBUDSMAN Section 43-35-5 Omnibus Adult Protection Act (State Statute) |
CERTIFICATION 42 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) 483, Subpart B- Staff Treatment of Residents(483.13(c)) |
LAW ENFORCEMENT Section 43-35-5 Omnibus Adult Protection Act (State Statute) |
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REPORTING TIMEFRAMES |
10 days -in writing of the occurrence |
24 hours or next business day -in writing or orally |
Immediately (in accordance with Omnibus Adult Protection Act), but not to exceed 24 hours after discovery of the incident. | Immediately, or in accordance with Sectin 43-35-5 Omnibus Adult Protection Act (State Statute) |
TYPES OF ACCIDENTS/ INCIDENTS TO REPORT |
SERIOUS INJURIES Not limited to: ~fractures (major limbs or jounts) ~severe burns ~severe lacerations ~severe hematoma ~suspected abuse ACCIDENTS/INCIDENTS RESULTING IN DEATH Note: Serious injuries and accidents/incidents resulting in death must be reported whether the cause/source is known or unknown. |
ABUSE ~physical ~psychological NEGLECT EXPLOITATION OF ADULT Note: Injury of unknown source is not listed. An injury is reported to the Ombudsman when abuse is suspected. Physical abuse does not include altercations or acts of assault between vulnerable adults. |
ABUSE ~physical ~sexual ~verbal ~mental Note:no requirement to report resident-to-resident abuse NEGLECT INJURY OF UNKNOWN SOURCE* *Must report within 24 hours MISAPPROPRIATION OF RESIDENT PROPERTY INVOLUNTARY SECLUSION |
DEATHS POSSIBLE ABUSE/NEGLECT SEXUAL BATTERY AGGRAVATED ASSAULT CASES INVOLVING TIME SENSITIVE EVIDENCE Note: Exploitation, neglect, physical abuse may lead to criminal charges |
FACILITY INVESTIGATION RESULTS SENT? |
MAYBE Note: All accidents/incidents shall be reviewed, investigated if necessary and evaluated in accordance with facility policy. |
NO | YES Note: Results of thorough investigation are sent within 5 working days of the incident. |
MAYBE Local law enforcement SLED |