Responsibilities of the Facility Superintendent

Policy Manual

CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATIONS
Special Review Unit

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Responsibilities of the Facility Superintendent

Action by Superintendent in a Child Death Case

If the child was residing in a DCF residential facility at the time of death, the Superintendent, or designee, shall take the following actions:

Time	Activity
Immediately upon notice	Secure the case record.
Within the same day as receipt of notice	If not previously submitted by Hotline, complete the Critical Incident Summary Form (DCF-823) and fax it to the Special Review Unit. Telephone the Special Review Unit. Contact all appropriate facility staff to - determine the safety of any other children in the setting - determine the level of supports needed - coordinate service delivery to the child’s family - coordinate the DCF investigation with law enforcement - discuss permission for autopsy and organ donation decisions and funeral and burial arrangements - provide support to staff during the crisis of the child fatality. Note: As needed, the Superintendent may convene a follow-up meeting of the above staff.
Within two (2) days of the child’s death	Transmit a copy of the case record, including supervisory notes, to the Special Review Unit. If the record is incomplete, ensure that steps are taken to complete any missing forms, reports or dictation and forward this material to the SRU. If any personnel action is indicated, inform the Director of Human Resources.

Connecticut Department of Children and Families Effective Date: November 1, 2000 (Revised)