This is a legal form that was released by the South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs - a government authority operating within South Carolina. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
Q: What is an Initial Event Notification?
A: An Initial Event Notification is a report submitted to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC) for incidents that occur in Intermediate Care Facilities/Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/ID) facilities.
Q: What is the purpose of an Initial Event Notification?
A: The purpose of an Initial Event Notification is to notify the SC DHEC about incidents that may impact the health and safety of residents in ICF/ID facilities.
Q: What should be included in an Initial Event Notification?
A: An Initial Event Notification should include information about the incident, the individuals involved, any injuries or deaths, and the actions taken to address the situation.
Q: Who is required to submit an Initial Event Notification?
A: ICF/ID facilities in South Carolina are required to submit an Initial Event Notification to the SC DHEC.
Q: How quickly should an Initial Event Notification be submitted?
A: An Initial Event Notification should be submitted to the SC DHEC within 24 hours of the incident or as soon as possible.
Form Details:
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