Get Ma Individual Incident Report Instructions 2014-2025

Completing the MA Individual Incident Report online is essential for documenting important incidents involving individuals under the Autism Waiver in Massachusetts. This guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions to help users navigate the online reporting process effectively and accurately.

Follow the steps to complete your report seamlessly.

1. Click 'Get Form' button to access the MA Individual Incident Report online.
2. Enter the individual's name in the designated field. This is the person for whom the report is being completed.
3. If applicable, input the individual's service coordinator's name, but note this is necessary only for paper submissions.
4. Indicate whether the individual is subject to a Level II or Level III Behavior Plan by answering 'no'.
5. Provide the home address only if submitting the report on paper.
6. State the name of the filing agency completing the report.
7. Answer 'yes' or 'no' to confirm if your agency was providing services at the time of the incident.
8. Identify the staff member filling out the report if a paper form was used initially.
9. Specify the staff member responsible for follow-up actions regarding the incident.
10. Record the date the incident was discovered in the MM/DD/YYYY format.
11. Log the approximate time the incident was discovered using the HH:MM AM/PM format.
12. If known, enter the date and time when the incident occurred.
13. Indicate if staff directly observed the incident with a yes/no/unknown response.
14. Determine if supervision was provided as assigned at the time of the incident.
15. Select the incident categories from the available choices that best categorize the incident.
16. Address other specific incident questions regarding ingestion of substances, drugs, suicidal ideation, etc.
17. Describe any injuries if applicable, providing details about the cause and type of injury.
18. Enter the incident description in detail, ensuring confidentiality by using descriptors as needed.
19. Provide information about the most recent status of the individual at the time of the report.
20. Outline actions taken to protect the individual's health and safety immediately following the incident.
21. Finalize the report by entering the names and roles of involved parties, ensuring information is accurate.
22. Review all entries for completeness and accuracy before submitting.
23. Once completed, choose to save changes, download, print, or share the incident report as needed.

Complete your MA Individual Incident Report online today to ensure proper documentation and support for individuals under the Autism Waiver.