Incident Investigations in IDD

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: The Importance of an Investigation

What Is an Incident?

The Purpose of an Investigation

When Is an Investigation Needed?

Signs an Investigation May be Justified

Review

Summary

Section 3: Conducting an Investigation

Some Important Investigation Steps

Documentation

Preserving Rights and Confidentiality

Review

Summary

Section 4: After the Investigation

Actions to be Taken

Recordkeeping, Analysis, and Prevention

Review

Summary

Section 5: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributors

References

David Morstad, M.Ed., has served as a Corporate Director of Training, VP/Communications, and is a veteran of nearly forty years in the human services field. He is a Fellow of the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and a sought-after writer and speaker on issues of leadership in the disability field. Disclosure: David Morstad, M.Ed. has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.

Diane VanHusen received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the State University of New York at Albany. She has over 35 years of experience serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their supporters, including roles as direct support professional, early intervention teacher, IDD case manager, and executive director for an ICF/IID facility. She has developed and provided training on a variety of topics related to intellectual and developmental disability services. Disclosure: Diane VanHusen, QIDP has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.