New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 18 - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter II - Regulations of the Department of Social Services
Subchapter C - Social Services
Article 2 - Family and Children's Services
Part 433 - Abuse, Neglect and Significant Incidents Involving Vulnerable Persons
Section 433.8 - Incident review committees
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 39, September 25, 2024
Facilities or provider agencies shall establish an incident review committees pursuant to section 490 (1)(f) of the Social Services Law.
(a) Such committee must be composed of members of the governing body of the facility or provider agency and other persons identified by the director of the facility or provider agency including some members of the following: direct support staff, licensed health care practitioners, service recipients and representatives of family, consumer and other advocacy organizations, but not the director of the facility or provider agency.
(b) Incident review committee requirements may be waived by the Office of Children and Family Services upon written application, based on size or the facility or provider agency or other relevant factors. Waivers granted by the Office of Children and Family Services shall be in accordance with rules and regulations issued by the Justice Center.
(c) An incident review committee shall meet regularly to:
(d) Members of the committee shall be trained in confidentiality laws and regulations and shall comply with section 74 of the Public Officers Law.
