* SERIOUS INJURY OR INCIDENT
Facilities must report a serious injury or incident within 5 days after it occurs. As of October 15, 2018 serious injury or incident is defined in OAR 414-180-0010, OAR 414-205-0010, OAR 414-300-0005, and OAR 414-350-0010 as any of the following:
• Injury requiring surgery
• Injury requiring admission to a hospital
• Injury requiring emergency medical attention
• Choking and unexpected breathing problems
• Unconsciousness
• Concussion
• Poisoning
• Medication overdose
• Broken bone
• Severe head or neck injury
• Chemical contact in eyes, mouth, skin, inhalation or ingestion
• All burns
• Allergic reaction requiring administration of Epi-Pen
• Severe bleeding or stitches
• Shock or confused state
• Near drowning
Exceptions include the following: Injuries for which a child is evaluated by a professional as a precaution; Injuries for which first aid is administered at the facility, but no further treatment by a medical professional is warranted; or Medical events due to routine, ongoing medical issues, such as asthma or seizures.
