These terms have the following meanings in this subchapter:
(1) Serious incident--A non-routine occurrence that
has or may have dangerous or significant consequences for the care,
supervision, or treatment of a child. The different types of serious
incidents are noted in §749.503 of this division (relating to
When must I report and document a serious incident?).
(2) Triggered review of a child's unauthorized absences--A
review of a specific child's pattern of unauthorized absences when
the child has had three unauthorized absences within a 60-day timeframe.
(3) Unauthorized absence--A child is absent from a
foster home without permission from the foster parent, or other temporary
caregiver, and cannot be located. This includes when an unauthorized
person has removed the child from the foster home.
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