Course Code: REL-IDD-0-IIIDD
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Describe the purpose and importance of investigating incidents.
Identify at least six best practice steps for leading or assisting with incident investigations.
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
Instructor: David Morstad, M.Ed.
David Morstad has a long career in the IDD field. He has served as a Corporate Director of Training, VP/Communications, and Executive Director and Senior Fellow of the Bethesda Institute. 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.
Subject Matter Expert: Diane VanHusen, QIDP
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.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Support Professionals (DSP); in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabilities: Agency.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.