IMEU Policy Update (2010) Test

1. DDA/IMEU requires a full investigation for all Serious Reportable Incidents (SRI).

True

False

The statement is true because DDA/IMEU mandates a comprehensive investigation for all Serious Reportable Incidents (SRI). This means that any incident that meets the criteria for being serious and reportable must be thoroughly examined to determine the causes, contributing factors, and potential preventive measures. This requirement ensures that all incidents are taken seriously and appropriate actions are taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Explanation

The statement is true because DDA/IMEU mandates a comprehensive investigation for all Serious Reportable Incidents (SRI). This means that any incident that meets the criteria for being serious and reportable must be thoroughly examined to determine the causes, contributing factors, and potential preventive measures. This requirement ensures that all incidents are taken seriously and appropriate actions are taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.

2. Providers are required to conduct annual training on Abuse/Neglect and Incident Management protocols/ Abuse/Neglect to all direct support professionals/ service/providers.

True

False

Providers are indeed required to conduct annual training on Abuse/Neglect and Incident Management protocols to all direct support professionals/service providers. This training ensures that the professionals are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to identify and respond appropriately to instances of abuse, neglect, and incidents. By regularly updating their understanding of these protocols, direct support professionals can provide better care and support to individuals in need, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Explanation

Providers are indeed required to conduct annual training on Abuse/Neglect and Incident Management protocols to all direct support professionals/service providers. This training ensures that the professionals are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to identify and respond appropriately to instances of abuse, neglect, and incidents. By regularly updating their understanding of these protocols, direct support professionals can provide better care and support to individuals in need, ensuring their safety and well-being.

3. Neglect can be defined as:

Failure to provide proper care, supervision or attention to an individual that results in significant harm;

Failure to act on behalf of an individual when the need arises;

Failure to provide necessities such as food, clothing or essential medical treatment;

All of the above

Neglect can be defined as the failure to provide proper care, supervision, or attention to an individual that results in significant harm. It can also refer to the failure to act on behalf of an individual when the need arises, as well as the failure to provide necessities such as food, clothing, or essential medical treatment. Therefore, the correct answer is "all of the above."

Explanation

Neglect can be defined as the failure to provide proper care, supervision, or attention to an individual that results in significant harm. It can also refer to the failure to act on behalf of an individual when the need arises, as well as the failure to provide necessities such as food, clothing, or essential medical treatment. Therefore, the correct answer is "all of the above."

4. An Incident Report shall be completed in MCIS on all Serious Reportable Incidents within:

Immediately

12 hours

24 hours

An Incident Report should be completed within 24 hours for all Serious Reportable Incidents. This time frame allows for a prompt response and documentation of the incident, ensuring that necessary actions are taken to address the situation. It also allows for accurate and timely reporting to relevant authorities or stakeholders, promoting transparency and accountability.

Explanation

An Incident Report should be completed within 24 hours for all Serious Reportable Incidents. This time frame allows for a prompt response and documentation of the incident, ensuring that necessary actions are taken to address the situation. It also allows for accurate and timely reporting to relevant authorities or stakeholders, promoting transparency and accountability.

5. All Reportable incidents must be investigated internally, by the provider, within 5 business days.

True

False

All reportable incidents must be investigated internally by the provider within 5 business days. This means that whenever an incident occurs that meets the criteria for reporting, the provider is responsible for conducting an internal investigation within a maximum of 5 business days. This ensures that any necessary actions or measures can be taken promptly to address the incident and prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.

Explanation

All reportable incidents must be investigated internally by the provider within 5 business days. This means that whenever an incident occurs that meets the criteria for reporting, the provider is responsible for conducting an internal investigation within a maximum of 5 business days. This ensures that any necessary actions or measures can be taken promptly to address the incident and prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.

6. An individual is dropped off at home at 3:45 which is 30 minutes prior to the usual drop off time. The staff has not yet arrived to the home to provide support to this person. The individual is unable to gain access to home decides to wait at a local eatery until the next person on shift arrives. This person remains unsupervised for 30 minutes. The individual is not harmed in any way. The individual is not able to be without supervision per his ISP.

Serious Reportable Incident

Reportable Incident

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Explanation

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7. Provider organizations must submit a written request for an appeal to the IMEU manager within 45 business days of the completion of an investigation.

True

False

Provider organizations must submit a written request for an appeal to the IMEU manager within 45 business days of the completion of an investigation. This statement is false. The correct answer is False. The statement is incorrect because provider organizations are required to submit a written request for an appeal to the IMEU manager within 30 business days, not 45 business days, of the completion of an investigation.

Explanation

Provider organizations must submit a written request for an appeal to the IMEU manager within 45 business days of the completion of an investigation. This statement is false. The correct answer is False. The statement is incorrect because provider organizations are required to submit a written request for an appeal to the IMEU manager within 30 business days, not 45 business days, of the completion of an investigation.

8. An individual is involved in a minor traffic accident as the passenger in a motor vehicle. The police are called to document the accident, but no one is transported to the hospital.

Serious Reportable Incident

Reportable Incident

The given situation describes a minor traffic accident where the police are called to document the incident, but no one is taken to the hospital. This indicates that there were no serious injuries or fatalities involved. Therefore, it can be classified as a reportable incident, meaning that it needs to be reported to the relevant authorities for documentation purposes, but it does not meet the criteria for being a serious reportable incident.

Explanation

The given situation describes a minor traffic accident where the police are called to document the incident, but no one is taken to the hospital. This indicates that there were no serious injuries or fatalities involved. Therefore, it can be classified as a reportable incident, meaning that it needs to be reported to the relevant authorities for documentation purposes, but it does not meet the criteria for being a serious reportable incident.

9. An individual is asked by a staff member to remain in their room for the evening after physical altercation with housemate. The staff member is reluctant to leave this person with other housemates for fear of physical harm to others. In the interest of safety, the staff member “checks in” on this individual to ensure that they are safe, but does not permit them to leave the confines of their room. The Behavior Support Plan makes no reference to any restrictions.

Serious Reportable Incident

Reportable Incident

Seclusion: The placement of an individual in a secure room or area which s/he can not leave at will.

Explanation

Seclusion: The placement of an individual in a secure room or area which s/he can not leave at will.

10. During a snow storm, the heating in the home of an individual is inoperable. The individual must be placed in temporary shelter (e.g. a local hotel/motel) until heating unit can be repaired.

Serious Reportable Incident

Reportable Incident

The situation described in the question states that the heating in the individual's home is not working during a snowstorm. As a result, the individual needs to be temporarily relocated to a hotel or motel until the heating unit can be fixed. This scenario does not involve any serious harm or danger to the individual, but it does require reporting as a non-serious incident since it involves the need for temporary shelter due to a malfunctioning heating system. Therefore, the correct answer is "Reportable Incident."

Explanation

The situation described in the question states that the heating in the individual's home is not working during a snowstorm. As a result, the individual needs to be temporarily relocated to a hotel or motel until the heating unit can be fixed. This scenario does not involve any serious harm or danger to the individual, but it does require reporting as a non-serious incident since it involves the need for temporary shelter due to a malfunctioning heating system. Therefore, the correct answer is "Reportable Incident."

11. An individual is due to return home from work at 5 pm. The individual uses public transportation to travel locally and is able to be independent in the community for 30 minutes per his ISP. Whereabouts of the individual are unknown for 90 minutes but the person returns home safe; unharmed.

Serious Reportable Incident

Reportable Incident

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Explanation

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12. An individual slips and falls in the walkway to the home, which results in a broken finger. The individual is seen at hospital, but discharged the same day.

Serious Reportable Incident

Reportable Incident

"broken"

Explanation

"broken"

13. A concern classified as an Issue must be investigated and resolved in the same manner as a Reportable Incident.

True

False

An issue and a reportable incident are not the same and do not require the same level of investigation and resolution. While a reportable incident is a serious event that must be reported and investigated, an issue may refer to a problem or concern that does not necessarily require the same level of attention. Therefore, the statement is false.

Explanation

An issue and a reportable incident are not the same and do not require the same level of investigation and resolution. While a reportable incident is a serious event that must be reported and investigated, an issue may refer to a problem or concern that does not necessarily require the same level of attention. Therefore, the statement is false.

Imeu Policy Update (2010) Test