1.
I must write a GER if someone reports abuse, neglect, exploitation, and/or mistreatment to me about a person I support.
2.
I must report facts on all documentation and GERs.
3.
GER stands for General Event Report.
4.
You must always notify the Service Coordinator by:
5.
I must notify the Service Coordinator as soon as possible upon observing/discovering the incident, after the incident has concluded and any immediate safety risks are resolved.
6.
I am a mandatory reporter and must report and intervene if I witness or hear of abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation towards anyone.
7.
I have 24 hours to complete a GER from the time the incident was discovered and/or witnessed.
8.
If the person I support comes home from work with a bruise or cut, I will apply first aid if needed and follow the Incident Reporting System Policy and Procedure.
9.
If I discover the person I support has bed bugs, I must submit a GER with a notification level of:
