Facilities must report sexual abuse/assault on a patient or staff member within or on the grounds of a healthcare setting. Language and definitions may vary based on state statute; however, the principle and intent remain regardless of language required based on jurisdiction.

Facilities must report death or serious injury of a patient or staff member resulting from a physical assault (i.e., battery) that occurs within or on the grounds of a healthcare setting. Language and definitions may vary based on state statute; however, the principle and intent remain regardless of language required based on jurisdiction.

Facilities must report any instance of care ordered by or provided by someone impersonating a physician, nurse, pharmacist, or other licensed healthcare provider, including those without licensure to provide the care given, and those with licensure who represent themselves and act beyond the scope of their licensure.

Facilities must report abduction of a patient/resident of any age, including removal of a patient/resident, who does not have decision-making capacity, without specific notification and approval by staff even when the person is otherwise authorized to be away from the setting.