RES-SELF-REPORT — BACB Resource: Self-Reporting Guide
What does RES-SELF-REPORT say?
The BACB provides a Self-Reporting Statement guide for certificants who need to self-report situations. Key steps include: (1) Review the Self-Reporting section in the relevant certificant handbook (RBT Handbook, BCaBA Handbook, BCBA Handbook). (2) If you are a BCBA, consider reviewing and discussing the situation with your supervisor, manager, mentor, or trusted colleague. If you are a BCaBA or RBT, you must review and discuss with your BACB-required supervisor. (3) Document all conversations related to the situation. (4) Identify specific standards in the Ethics Code that relate to the situation. (5) If unsure whether the situation requires self-reporting, the best course of action is to self-report. (6) Organize all supporting documentation chronologically, including initial documentation, updates, final documentation, and relevant correspondence. (7) Redact any protected or identifying information. (8) Convert sensitive documents to PDFs. (9) Submit the self-report within 30 days of the situation or within 30 days of becoming aware of it. (10) For situations requiring ongoing updates, provide them to the BACB quarterly via the Ethics Self-Reporting Form. Standard information to include: your name, BACB ID, date of incident, location, description of what occurred, individuals involved, current status, and any resulting agreements or actions.
Official source: read the full text in the Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts (2022) (official document).