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Who Should Fill Out An Incident Report?

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Who Should Fill Out An Incident Report? The rule of thumb is that any time a patient makes a complaint, a medication error occurs, a medical device malfunctions, or anyone—patient, staff member, or visitor—is injured or involved in a situation with the potential for injury, an incident report is required. Who should fill out an

What Is An Incident Report In A Hospital?

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What Is An Incident Report In A Hospital? An incident report (also called an event report or occurrence report) is a formal report written by practitioners, nurses, or other staff members. It serves two purposes: * to inform facility administrators of incidents that allow the risk management team to consider changes that might prevent similar