Pennsylvania Code
Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual
Subpart A - Statements of Policy
Chapter 6000 - STATEMENTS OF POLICY
Subchapter Q - INCIDENT MANAGEMENT
SEQUENCE OF REPORTING
Section 6000.931 - Multiple categories and sequences
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
(a) Many real life occurrences may result in events that may be classified under multiple categories of incidents. In an attempt to assist the point person in identifying an appropriate order for reporting incidents that may be classified under multiple categories, the following sequence is suggested. This sequence may not be appropriate in all situations, but should be used as a guide in selecting the most appropriate category.
(b) If a death, hospitalization, psychiatric hospitalization, emergency room visit or injury requiring treatment beyond first aid is the result of a medication error or the use of a restraint, a report is to be initiated within 24 hours using the corresponding primary category. Data about the medication error or the restraint is also to be recorded within 72 hours in the abbreviated HCSIS data entry screens for medication error or restraint.
