DPPC protocol will be developed disallowing referral of investigations to DMR staff, when the case involves sudden, unexplained death or serious abuse of a person with developmental disabilities living in a group home or attending a group day program for whom:
Previous allegations of abuse were upheld.
No diagnosed illness or age-related condition for which sudden death was cited and documented
Regarding 911 calls: DPPC would require that investigators obtain, review and include information from a 911 call in investigation reports relating to the death or abuse-related hospitalization of a consumer.
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