When must you report an allegation that an employee or caregiver: used a prohibited emergency behavior intervention technique?

• A. To Licensing only.
• B. To Parents only.
• C. To Licensing and To Parents As soon as possible, but no later than 24 hours after the incident.
• D. To Law Enforcement within 24 hours.

Answer: (C)

When an allegation that a prohibited emergency behavior intervention technique was used occurs, you must inform those who oversee the program and the family involved. The right course is to report to the licensing authority and to the parents as soon as possible, but no later than 24 hours after the incident. This ensures regulatory oversight and immediate, transparent communication with the family, both of which are essential for safety, accountability, and timely support. Reporting only to one party would leave important oversight or family notification incomplete, and while law enforcement may be appropriate in certain cases, the specific requirement described here centers on notifying licensing and the parents within the 24-hour window.