Investigation Process: Eliminating and Reducing Recurrence of Accidents and Abuse

A good measure of a facility’s general health is the effectiveness of its incident reporting and review process. Over time, the incident review process will reveal whether the facility is making progress in protecting people from harm. With an effective incident investigation and review process, the facility accepts responsibility for the actions of staff and residents as well as the obligation to correct a problem.

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