Question 2 Research

Test 1, Module 1

Laura lives in a community home. She is 28 years old, has multiple disabilities, is hearing

impaired and unable to speak; however, those familiar with her can communicate using sign

language. She engages in SIB (self-injurious behavior) almost constantly, and when she does can

also become quite aggressive toward other individuals in the home. As a consequence, the

provider frequently assigns 1:1 staff with the requirement that she must never be out of the staff

member's sight.

On October 1 at about 9:30 p.m., the administrator on duty received the following incident report

which was written by Karen, the person who had been assigned 1:1 with Laura that day

beginning at 4:00 p.m.

At about 8:30 this evening I was helping Laura get ready for bed. I noticed that her left eye was

black. It looked as if somebody had hit her. I didn't notice it earlier in the evening.

Question

As Sally prepares to begin this investigation, what is the investigatory question that she must

answer? Explain why you believe this is an appropriate investigatory question.