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(d) If a child’s caseworker is not available, the licensee shall

(1) give a report required in (b) of this section to the department by contacting the licensing specialist’s supervisor; and

(2) give a report required in (c) of this section to the department by contacting the caseworker’s supervisor. (Eff. 7/1/2022, Register 242) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 44.30.020 AS 47.32.020 AS 47.32.180

AS 47.14.120 AS 47.32.030 AS 47.32.190

AS 47.32.010 AS 47.32.110 7 AAC 67.180. Critical incident records. (a) A licensee shall report critical incidents immediately or as soon as reasonably possible to the licensing specialist and to

(1) the child’s caseworker, during normal work hours; or

(2) the department staff who are responsible for after-office hours intake and on-call services. (b) The incidents to be reported include

(1) any reasonable cause to believe that a child has suffered child abuse or neglect;

(2) serious injury or illness of a child in care requiring attention by medical personnel outside of the foster home;

(3) the death of a child, licensee, or household member;

(4) suicidal or homicidal ideations, gestures, or attempts by a child in foster care or any other household member;

(5) any use of a physical, chemical, or mechanical restraint on a foster child;

(6) any disclosures of sexual or physical abuse of a child reported to the licensee;