24 Miss. Code. R. 2-15.2

Current through December 10, 2024
Rule 24-2-15.2 - Incident Reporting Process
A. Agency providers must report incidents in a system designated by DMH, according to the process outlined by DMH.
B. Reporting to DMH does not replace other legally mandated reporting to regulatory or licensing/accreditation agencies.
C. Incidents must be reported to DMH within required timelines outlined in this chapter. Additional information may be requested based on the circumstances. The report must address initial information known about the incident to include, but not be limited to:
1. Name of Agency Provider;
2. Date;
3. Time;
4. Physical location;
5. Who was involved;
6. What led to the incident;
7. A description of the incident;
8. Consequences of incident or corrective actions taken;
9. Whether abuse, neglect, or exploitation was suspected;
10. Witnesses; and
11. Notifications that were sent to regulatory or licensing/accreditation agencies.
D. For IDD Home and Community-Based Services, incidents must also be reported to the Support Coordinator or Targeted Case Manager.

24 Miss. Code. R. 2-15.2

Miss. Code Ann. § 41-4-7
Amended 7/1/2016
Amended 9/1/2020
Amended 11/1/2024