What incidents must Licensees report to Community Care Licensing?

Licensees are required to report incidents that pose a risk to the health and safety of children in their care, which includes accidents that require medical attention. This reporting is essential as it ensures that appropriate follow-ups can be made, monitoring can occur, and necessary actions can be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Accidents that result in injuries or require medical intervention are significant as they could indicate larger issues within the care environment that need addressing—such as safety hazards or the need for improvements in supervision practices. Reporting these incidents fosters transparency and accountability, and it supports the regulatory body's role in maintaining safe care standards.

In contrast, meetings with parents, routine inspections of the facility, and changes to staff schedules are standard operating procedures or administrative matters that do not inherently pose a risk to the children and, therefore, do not fall under the requirement for mandatory reporting to Community Care Licensing.