Document Citation: 9 CCR 784.15

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CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS
TITLE 9. REHABILITATIVE AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
DIVISION 1. DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH
CHAPTER 3.5. MENTAL HEALTH REHABILITATION CENTERS
ARTICLE 4. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Date:
08/31/2009

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§ 784.15. Unusual Occurrences

(a) Occurrences such as epidemic outbreaks, poisonings, fires, major accidents, death from unnatural causes or other catastrophes and unusual occurrences which threaten the welfare, safety or health of clients, personnel or visitors shall be reported by the mental health rehabilitation center within 24-hours either by telephone (and confirmed in writing), by electronic or telephonic means, or by telegraph to the legal or authorized representative, local mental health director and the Department.

(1) An unusual occurrence report shall be retained on file by the facility for one year.

(2) The mental health rehabilitation center shall furnish such other pertinent information related to such occurrences as the local health officer or the Department may require.

(3) Every fire or explosion which occurs in or on the premises shall be reported within 24-hours to the local fire authority or in areas not having an organized fire service, to the State Fire Marshal.

(b) Client deaths shall be reported by the licensee to the Department or its designee by no later than twenty-four (24) hours following a client death.

(c) An unusual occurrence report shall be in writing and shall include detailed information specific to the date, time and setting, description of client physical condition, staff response, and planned follow-up.