7.5.5  Death of a Child

An incident involving the death of a child assigned to OHI for investigation will be immediately reported to the Director through Supervisory Channels by the Unit Manager, or designee.  Additionally, the Unit Manager will utilize e-mail for advising key central office administration when notifying the Deputy Director, at the following e-mail address: DSS.CD.CriticalEventReport

The Out of Home Investigator will notify the child’s case manager or supervisor immediately of the death of a child in CD custody.