Exhibit X - Submitting an Incident Report vs. Calling the Hotline.docx

The document is an incident reporting matrix from the State of Arizona Department of Child Safety, Office of Procurement, located in Phoenix. This guide provides a comprehensive breakdown of various incident types and the corresponding reporting protocols, distinguishing between when an incident report should be submitted and when a hotline call is required.

The matrix details 24 specific incident categories ranging from individual deaths, suicide-related events, abuse allegations, medical emergencies, physical altercations, property damage, substance abuse, police involvement, and child-related critical events. Each incident type is categorized with an "X" indicating whether it necessitates an incident report, a hotline call, or both, providing a clear decision matrix for reporting different types of critical incidents within child safety and care settings.