La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-9732

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 5, May 20, 2024

Section I-9732 - Incident Reporting Requirements

A. A nursing facility shall have written procedures for the reporting and documentation of actual and suspected incidents of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property/funds and suspicious death. Major injuries of unknown origin (fractures, burns, suspicious contusions, head injuries, etc.) for which the facility is unable to determine the cause and could possibly be the result of abuse or neglect shall also be reported. Such procedures shall ensure that:

1. immediate verbal reporting is made and a preliminary written report within 24 hours of the incident is submitted to the administrator or his/her designee;

2. written notification is submitted to the Health Standards Section within 24 hours of occurrence or discovery of the incident. The facility shall utilize the DHH Online Tracking Incident System (OTIS) to provide notification:

a. the facility is required to maintain internet access and to keep the department informed of an active e-mail address at all times;

3. appropriate authorities are to be notified according to state law;

4. immediate, documented attempts are made to notify the resident's legal representative;

5. immediate attempts are made to notify other involved agencies and parties as appropriate; and

6. immediate notification is made to the appropriate law enforcement authority whenever warranted.

B. The facility must have evidence that the alleged violations are thoroughly investigated and must prevent further potential abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property/funds, suspicious death, or major injuries of unknown origin while the investigation is in progress.

C. The results of all investigations must be reported to the Health Standards Section within five working days of the incident through the use of OTIS.

D. If an alleged violation is verified, the facility shall take appropriate corrective action.

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-9732

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of the Secretary, Bureau of Health Services Financing LR 34:2403 (November 2008).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:2009.1-2116.4.