An incident report is completed by a nurse to include all pertinent information. Which action should take place NEXT?
a. The report is channeled to the facility's risk management department.
b. The nurse makes a verbal apology to the client.
c. The report is placed in the affected client's chart.
d. The nurse makes an appointment with the immediate supervisor.
A
An incident report is a risk management tool used to describe and report any unusual event that occurs to a client, visitor, or employee. It is used by the facility to identify and track problem areas. Documentation should include the time and date, any assessments and interventions made, and the time and date the family and physician were notified. The report should then be channeled to the facility's risk management department.
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