Residential Advisor how-to
How to Write an Incident Report
Good reports protect residents and staff.
Quick answer
Good reports protect residents and staff. In short: write; describe; include, then complete the remaining steps below.
Step by step
Write soon after the event.
Describe what happened factually.
Include times and people involved.
Describe actions taken.
Note injuries.
Submit per policy.
Safety reminders for residential advisors
- Use de-escalation before intervention
- Follow medication rights
- Know emergency procedures
- Report abuse as a mandated reporter
Key terms
Group home · Life skills · Shift log · MAR · Incident report · Behavior support plan: see the full residential advisor glossary.