Which statement is true regarding the quality assurance or incident report?
a. Reports are a permanent part of the patient's chart.
b. The report assures the legal department that there is no problem.
c. The nurse's notes should contain this statement: "Incident report filed and copy placed in chart."
d. This report is a form of documentation of an event that may result in legal action.
ANS: D
Documentation on the chart should include all factual information regarding the client's condition that would be recorded in any situation. The nurse completes an incident report when something occurs that might result in a legal action against the clinic or hospital. Incident reports are not part of the patient's chart. The report is a warning to the legal department to be prepared for a potential legal action. Incident reports are not mentioned in the nurse's notes.
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