(1) This rule governs the reporting and handling of incidents which harm or could result in harm to a person with a developmental disability who receives services funded by the Developmental Disabilities Program of the department.

(a) The Developmental Disabilities Program Incident Management Manual, dated July 1, 2023, sets forth further requirements and criteria that govern the incident management system for the Developmental Disabilities Program of the department.

(b) The department adopts and incorporates by reference the Developmental Disabilities Program Incident Management Manual, dated July 1, 2023.

(c) A copy of the manual may be obtained through the Department of Public Health and Human Services, Developmental Disabilities Program, 111 N. Sanders, P.O. Box 4210, Helena, MT 59604-4210.

(d) Incidents constituting abuse and neglect of a child as defined in 41-3-102, MCA or abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation of a person with a developmental disability as defined in 52-3-803, MCA are subject to the statutory and rule provisions governing the reporting, investigation, and protection of those circumstances.