Which statement is true regarding the "quality assurance" or "incident" report?
a. The report assures the legal department that no problem exists.
b. Reports are a permanent part of the patient's chart.
c. The nurse's notes should contain, "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.
D
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A The report is a warning to the legal department to be prepared for a potential
legal action.
B Incident reports are not a part of the patient's chart.
C Incident reports are not mentioned in the nurse's notes.
D Documentation on the chart should include all factual information regarding the
woman's condition that would be recorded in any situation. Incident reports are
not mentioned in the nurse's notes. The nurse completes an incident report when
something occurs that might result in a legal action against the clinic or hospital
or is a variance from the standard of care.
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