Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of
Rule 16.03.21 - DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AGENCIES (DDA)
FACILITY, SAFETY, AND HEALTH STANDARDS
Section 16.03.21.404 - AGENCY REPORTING POLICY
Current through August 31, 2023
Each agency must develop and implement written policies and procedures outlining how the agency will document reporting and other communications for the following requirements: (3-17-22)
01. Incident Reports. Document all participant incidents that occur during service delivery and affect the ability to participate in services. Each report will document that the participant's legal guardian has been notified within twenty-four (24) hours. A documented review by the agency of all incident reports will be completed at least annually with written recommendations and retained by the agency for five (5) years. (3-17-22)
02. Reporting Requirements. Any agency employee, contractor, or volunteer will report all suspected incidents and allegations of mistreatment, abuse, neglect, or exploitation to the administrator, adult or child protection authorities, or law enforcement under Sections 39-5303 and 16-1605, Idaho Code. The agency will protect the participant from the possibility of abuse during services while the investigation is in progress. The administrator will ensure the events and the agency response to the events are documented in the participant record. (3-17-22)
03. Reporting Incidents to the Department. Through a Department-approved process, the agency administrator or designee must notify the Division of Licensing and Certification by the close of the next business day of any significant incidents that occur to the participant during service hours including: (3-17-22)
