(a) In order to provide a mechanism by which secure facility operations, policies and procedures can be monitored, evaluated and improved, each secure facility shall internally review and assess all incidents of a serious or potentially problematic nature, and report such incidents to the State Commission of Correction (the commission) pursuant to the requirements of this Part.

(b) Consistent with the requirements of this Part, the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) shall develop written policies and procedures that govern the reporting of secure facility incidents to the commission. These policies and procedures shall be reviewed annually and updated as needed.