TX HHS Form 2991. General Residential Operation (GRO) Serious Incident Report (SIR)

The Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) Form 2991, General Residential Operation (GRO) Serious Incident Report (SIR), is a crucial tool for reporting and documenting serious incidents that occur in residential settings. This form helps ensure that operations are held accountable for providing a safe and healthy environment for children.

The report requires specific information about the incident, including date, time, location, and details about each child involved. The form also asks if there is a notable height or weight difference, physical or developmental delays, or if one child is more powerful or vulnerable than others. This level of detail helps investigators understand the circumstances surrounding the incident and take appropriate follow-up actions.

This form is used in situations where serious incidents occur, such as child death, substantial injury, critical illness, allegations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation, physical or sexual abuse, unauthorized absence, communicable disease, suicide attempts, or other specified incidents. The report must be completed according to Section 748.313 and submitted to the appropriate authorities. Key points to note include:

• The form is used for reporting serious incidents in residential settings.
• The report requires specific information about each child involved in the incident.
• The form must be completed according to Section 748.313 and submitted to the appropriate authorities.