intake@aspirewny.org 716.838.0047 DONATE DONORS SERVICES ABOUT EVENTS EMPLOYMENT NEWS & MEDIA SURVEYS CONTACT US Aspire of WNY Incident Management Policies Aspire of WNY will manage incidents by ensuring the timely and appropriate reporting, recording, investigation, review, and follow up of all incidents. Effective incident management enhances the quality of care provided to persons with developmental disabilities, protects them (to the extent possible) from harm, and ensures that such persons are free from abuse and neglect. Aspire does not take any retaliatory action against anyone who reports an incident or co-operates with the investigation of a report made to the NYS Justice Center (JC) or the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD.) Thomas Sy, President and CEO designates to Maria Torgalski, Vice President of Quality, designated Quality Assurance personnel, Division Vice Presidents and Designated Program Administrators the authority to manage the incident reporting process in accordance with regulation and approved Agency policy and procedure. The links below provide access to Aspire’s Incident Policies and Practices and the State Oversight Agencies who govern these policies Aspire of WNY Incident Policies Incident Reporting Incident Management Protecting Individuals During an Investigation Aspire’s Incident Management Brochure OPWDD’s Learning about Incidents Brochure OPWDD Part 624 Regulation Incident Management Home | OPWDD NYS Justice Center Individuals & Families | NYS Justice Center Should you require paper copies of these documents please send a written request to: Maria Torgalski VP of Quality 2356 North Forest Road Getzville, NY 14068 716-505-5511 mtorgalski@aspirewny.org About Aspire Aspire of WNY works with children and adults with developmental disabilities across Western New York, working to help them realize their full potential. Support Aspire Make a donation to help support our programs and activities. DONATE NOW Email Updates Copyright © 2021 Aspire of WNY | All Rights Reserved sitemap | privacy policy Website Design by J. Fitzgerald Group

intake@aspirewny.org 716.838.0047 DONATE DONORS SERVICES ABOUT EVENTS EMPLOYMENT NEWS & MEDIA SURVEYS CONTACT US History A Legacy of Caring, Devotion and Hope Firm Foundations Laid in First Decade Many times, the greatest things start with humble, quiet beginnings. For Aspire of Western New York, a young mother planted the seeds that would soon grow into a legacy of caring, devotion and hope. About Aspire Aspire of WNY works with children and adults with developmental disabilities across Western New York, working to help them realize their full potential. Support Aspire Make a donation to help support our programs and activities. DONATE NOW Email Updates Copyright © 2021 Aspire of WNY | All Rights Reserved sitemap | privacy policy Website Design by J. Fitzgerald Group