The goal of this course is to teach DSPs in IDD settings the key elements of an incident report, why they are important, and how to write them effectively.
Writing incident reports is an important part of providing direct support services. Your reports help the person's support team respond effectively to their needs and keep them safe in the future.
The goal of this course is to teach DSPs in IDD settings the key elements of an incident report, why they are important, and how to write them effectively.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: An Overview of Incident Reports
Meet Larry
What Is an Incident?
What Is an Incident Report?
Key Elements of an Incident Report
Why Are Incident Reports Important?
Review
Summary
Section 3: Guidelines for Incident Reporting
General Guidelines
How Are Incidents Classified?
Notification Guidelines
Timeframe for Reporting
Review
Summary
Section 4: How to Write an Effective Incident Report
The Don’ts of Writing Incident Reports
Strategies for Writing Effective Incident Reports
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Jessica Gramp is a SME Writer at Relias. Her primary writing responsibilities are in the Health and Human Services vertical, in the content area of intellectual and developmental disabilities. Jessica received her Bachelor of Science in Health Science, with a concentration in Disability Studies and Human Development, from Stony Brook University. She has eight years of experience serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their supporters, including roles as direct support professional, case manager, and qualified professional. Her experiences and coursework over the years have allowed her to develop a strong knowledge of person-centered planning and care, community resources, and service delivery.
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