South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 46 - Department of Human Services
Article 46:17 - ICF/MR
Chapter 46:17:06 - Private ICF/IID
Section 46:17:06:12 - Critical incident reports - Submission to division

(1) Death;

(2) Life-threatening illness or injury;

(3) Alleged instance of abuse, neglect, or exploitation against or by the person supported;

(4) Injury of unknown source;

(5) Change in health or behavior that may jeopardize continued services;

(6) Any serious medication error. A serious medication error is the inappropriate administration of a medication to the person by ICF/IID personnel that results in emergency medical treatment, hospitalization, or death;

(7) Illness or injury that resulted from unsafe or unsanitary conditions;

(8) Any illegal activity involving the person that involves law enforcement;

(9) Any use of physical or mechanical restraint or chemical intervention not part of an approved plan;

(10) Any bruise or injury resulting from the use of a physical or mechanical restraint or chemical intervention; or

(11) Any diagnosed case of a reportable communicable disease involving the person.

The report must contain a description of the incident, specifying what happened, when it happened, and where it happened, the status of the person, and any action taken by the ICF/IID. The division may request further information or follow-up related to the critical incident.

The ICF/IID shall notify the parents, if the person is under 18 years of age, or the guardian or advocate, if any, that a critical incident report has been submitted and the reason why unless the parent, guardian, or advocate, is accused of the incident.