What constitutes a "special incident" that needs reporting to the regional center?

The choice identifying that an individual is missing constitutes a "special incident" that requires reporting to the regional center due to the potential severity and urgency associated with the situation. When someone supported by a direct support professional cannot be accounted for, this raises immediate safety concerns, necessitating prompt action and communication with relevant authorities to ensure the individual's safe return.

Reporting such incidents is critical because an individual's absence could indicate a serious risk to their health and well-being, and the regional center may need to mobilize resources or take specific actions to locate the individual quickly. In contrast, the other options reflect scenarios that do not typically warrant the same immediate level of concern or protocol for reporting.