The nurse is documenting a variance that has occurred during the shift. This report will be used for quality improvement to identify high-risk patterns and, potentially, to initiate in-service programs. This is an example of which type of report?
a. Incident report
b. Nurse's shift report
c. Transfer report
d. Telemedicine report
Answer: a. Incident report.
Explanation: An incident report, also termed a variance report or occurrence report, is a tool used by health care agencies to document the occurrence of anything out of the ordinary that results in (or has the potential to result in) harm to a client, employee, or visitor. These reports are used for quality improvement and not for disciplinary action. They are a means of identifying risks and high-risk patterns as well as initiating in-service programs to prevent future problems. A nurse's shift report is given by a primary nurse to the nurse replacing her, or by the charge nurse to the nurse who assumes responsibility for continuing client care. A transfer report is a summary of a client's condition and care when transferring clients from one unit or institution to another. A telemedicine report can link health care professionals immediately and enable nurses to receive and give critical information about clients in a timely fashion.
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