The most common reason for employee error is:
1.
lack of adequate supervision.
2.
lack of adequate staffing.
3.
lack of knowledge.
4.
lack of adequate counseling.
ANS: 3
Most mistakes occur because the employee lacks knowledge about the policies and procedures of the facility. Teaching and providing the correct information will prevent the recurrence of errors.
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