S.D. Admin. R. 46:17:06:12

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 46:17:06:12 - Critical incident reports - Submission to division

The ICF/IID shall give verbal notice of any critical incident involving a person supported to the division no later than the end of the division's next working day from the time the ICF/IID becomes aware of the incident. The ICF/IID shall submit a written critical incident report utilizing the division's on-line reporting system within seven calendar days after the initial notice is made. A report must be submitted for the following:

(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.

S.D. Admin. R. 46:17:06:12

37 SDR 69, effective 10/18/2010; 40 SDR 122, effective 1/8/2014.

General Authority: SDCL 27B-2-26(2)(3)(4).

Law Implemented: SDCL 27B-2-26(2)(3)(4).