Abuse/Neglect
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
What does OPWDD stand for?
Office of People with Developmental Disabilities
The unexpected absence of an individual receiving services that based on the person's history and current condition exposes him or her to risk of injury;
Missing person
This leave is for illness, medical appointments, and caring for ill dependents only. It needs to be requested as soon as the need is known
To shift your schedule or work overtime, you should first
check in with your supervisor
Any action, inaction, or lack of attention that breaches a custodian's duty and that results in or is likely to result in physical injury or serious or protracted impairment of the physical, mental, or emotional condition of a service recipient.
Neglect
The partial or complete blockage of the upper airway by an inhaled or swallowed foreign body, including food, that leads to a partial or complete inability to breathe, involving an individual
Choking
This leave needs to be requested 2 weeks in advance. It can be used to cover 2 or more hours off
PTO
True or False?: ARC is a drug and alcohol-free workplace
True
Any verbal or nonverbal conduct that may cause significant emotional distress to an individual receiving services.
Psychological Abuse
The placement of an individual receiving services in a room or area from which he or she cannot, or perceives that he or she cannot, leave at will,
Seclusion
OPWDD form used to report reportable incidents, serious notable occurrences and minor notable occurrences classified as theft/financial exploitation.
147
The ______ ____ is committed to supporting and protecting the health, safety, and dignity of all people with special needs and disabilities through advocacy of their civil rights, prevention of mistreatment, and investigation of all allegations of abuse and neglect so that appropriate actions are taken.
Justice Center
A role of the ARC is to identify ________ in reportable and notable occurrences and to recommend appropriate corrective, preventive, remedial and/or disciplinary action to the chief executive officer to safeguard against such recurring situations or reportable incidents and notable occurrences
Trends
______ ___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