D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 28, r. 28-5101

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 28-5101 - DEFINITIONS

5101.1

For the purposes of this Chapter, the term:

(a) "Multidisciplinary/multi-agency reviews of individual fatalities" means a comprehensive review of the circumstances surrounding the death and interventions and organizations prior to, at the time of, or subsequent to the fatal event in order to identify case specific systemic improvements and prevention strategies.

(b) "Multidisciplinary/multi-agency reviews of clusters of fatalities" means cohort studies of groups of child death cases based on similar characteristics, causes and manners of death, trends or other similar circumstances surrounding the death

(c) "Statistical reviews of fatalities" means a review of the relevant data factors identified for routine collection for all child fatalities that meet the criteria of Section 4605 of the Act (D.C. Official Code 4-1371.05) (2001).

(d) "Cluster" means a group of cases identified by special categories or common characteristics, trends, causes of death, or other contributory factors (parental/child behavior, environmental conditions, etc.) and/or health conditions. The reviews shall focus on the common characteristics and trends of the cluster that may indicate a prevailing community problem or risk factor for specific types of fatalities.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 28, r. 28-5101

Final Rulemaking published at 52 DCR 11254 (December 30, 2005)