(a) The following events shall be reported to the Office of Long-Term Care by facsimile transmission to telephone number 501-682-8540 of the completed Incident & Accident Intake Form (Form DMS-731) no later than 11:00 a.m. on the next business day following discovery by the facility of:

1. (1) Any alleged, suspected, or witnessed occurrences of abuse, including verbal statements or gestures or neglect to residents;
2. (2) Any alleged, suspected, or witnessed occurrence of misappropriation of resident property or exploitation of a resident; or
3. (3) Any alleged, suspected, or witnessed occurrences of sexual abuse to residents by any individual.

(b)

1. (1) In addition to the requirement of a facsimile report by the next business day on Form DMS-731, the facility shall complete Form DMS-742 in accordance with 20 CAR § 410-605(a) – (c).
2. (2) Forms DMS-731 and DMS-742 are found in the Appendix.