Pennsylvania Code
Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual
Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services
Article I - Licensing/Approval
Chapter 6500 - FAMILY LIVING HOMES
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Section 6500.22 - Incident analysis

Universal Citation: 55 PA Code ยง 6500.22

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024

(a) The following shall be completed for each confirmed incident:

(1) Analysis to determine the cause of the incident.

(2) Corrective action, if indicated.

(3) A strategy to address the potential risks to the affected individual.

(b) The agency shall review and analyze incidents and conduct and document a trend analysis at least every 3 months.

(c) The agency shall identify and implement preventive measures to reduce:

(1) The number of incidents.

(2) The severity of the risks associated with the incident.

(3) The likelihood of an incident recurring.

(d) The agency shall educate staff persons and the individual based on the circumstances of the incident.

(e) The agency shall monitor incident data and take actions to mitigate and manage risks.

The provisions of this §6500.22 amended under sections 201(2), 403(b), 403.1(a) and (b), 911 and 1021 of the Human Services Code (62 P.S. §§ 201(2), 403(b), 403.1(a) and (b), 911 and 1021); and section 201(2) of the Mental Health and Intellectual Disability Act of 1966 (50 P.S. § 4201(2)).

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