Classifications
Conduct by a custodian intentionally or recklessly causing, by physical contact, physical injury or serious or protracted impairment of the physical, mental, or emotional condition of the individual receiving services, or causing the likelihood of such injury or impairment.
Physical Abuse
A Service Recipient falls while walking into the program. Body check is done, and they have a small scrape on their elbow.
Accidental Injury
This government agency was founded to create a consistent and centralized system for reporting incidents.
The Justice Center
People who can make a report to the VPCR.
Anyone
This Reportable Significant Incident consists of conduct on the part of an employee, that is inconsistent with the individual’s plan of services, generally accepted treatment practices, and/or applicable federal or state laws, regulations or policies, and which impairs or creates a reasonable foreseeable potential to impair the health, safety or welfare of an individual receiving services
Mistreatment
A Service Recipient pushed another Service Recipient because he was startled by a loud noise.
Behavioral Issue
Individuals who are employed by, or volunteer at, state operated, licensed, or certified facilities or agencies under the Justice Center's jurisdiction are _____ _______.
Mandated Reporter
This "Code" is intended to assist employees with helping people with special needs "live self-directed, meaningful lives in their communities, free from abuse and neglect, and protected from harm."
Code of Conduct
Using, administering or providing any controlled substance contrary to law.
Unlawful Use of a Controlled Substance
While parking the agency vehicle with Service Recipients on board, staff hits the bummer of the car parked in front of them.
Van Accident
___ ___established procedures that facilities must follow to notify parents, siblings and legal guardians of children and adults receiving services of incidents involving their loved ones.
Jonathan’s Law
(Jonathan’s Law is named in honor of Jonathan Carey, a 13-year-old autistic boy who died while in the care of a state-run residential facility.)
The _____ application is used to submit the entire investigation to the Justice Center.
Web Submission of Investigation Report (WSIR)
Unpleasant physical stimulus used to modify behavior without person-specific legal authorization.
Aversive Conditioning
Service Recipient has a bad cough and a fever.
Illness
When calling the VPCR hotline a specific number is provided at the end of a report.
Confirmation Number
Every allegation of abuse or neglect reported to the Justice Center is either ___________ or ________ at the conclusion of the investigation process.
Substantiated or Unsubstantiated
Conduct by a custodian that impedes the discovery, reporting, or investigation of the treatment of a service recipient by falsifying records related to the safety, treatment, or supervision of an individual receiving services.
Obstruction
Service Recipient has a small scratch on their chin. When a call was made to their residence, manager was unaware of the scratch.
Injury of Unknown Origin
What is the first thing Staff must do when an incident occurs or is discovered?
Ensure the safety of the service recipient
To report the investigation findings a _____ of ________ is mailed to the subject, victim or their personal representative, and the provider agency by the Justice Center
Letter of Determination