Course Code: REL-IDD-0-WIR
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2029
Learning Objectives:
Recall the purpose and key elements of an incident report.
Identify strategies used to document and report incidents effectively.
Differentiate between effective and ineffective incident reports.
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
Subject Matter Expert: Jessica Edwards, BS, QIDP
Jessica 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 over eight years of experience serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their supporters, including roles as a 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.
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.