Ill. Admin. Code tit. 77, § 2060.385 – Incident and Significant Incident Reporting | Midpage
§ 2060.385
Ill. Admin. Code tit. 77, § 2060.385
Incident and Significant Incident Reporting
AUTHORITY: Implementing and authorized by the Illinois Vehicle Code [625 ILCS 5] and the Substance Use Disorder Act [20 ILCS 301].DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
a) An incident is any action that led to, or is likely to lead to, an adverse effect on client/patient/resident services because it is a deviation from established procedures. These incidents shall be documented in writing immediately, reported to supervisory staff, as applicable, and available for review by DHS/SUPR staff as necessary or during inspection.
b) A significant incident is any occurrence which, regardless of the type of service the client/patient/resident may be receiving:
1) Requires the services of the coroner;
2) Renders the facility inoperable;
3) Involves the alleged sexual or physical abuse or assault of staff or a client/patient/resident;
4) Involves any alleged act that requires mandatory reporting to the professional staff licensing or credentialing body; or
5) Involves any sanction imposed against the licenses or certification of any professional staff member.
c) DHS/SUPR shall be notified verbally in person or over the phone of any significant incident within 24 hours after its occurrence.
d) A written report of any significant incident shall be submitted to DHS/SUPR within ten calendar days after the occurrence and, if applicable, a copy of the coroner's report shall be submitted within five calendar days of receipt by the organization or as part of submission of the written report.