Huc 1 chapter 21 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

An incident - Is an event that does not normally occur within the regular healthcare facility routine and may involve patients, visitors, physicians, hospital staff, or students Incidents that require written report - Fall/slip Theft Errors of omissions or administration Exposure to blood and body fluid A report - Should be completed for ALL incidents, no matter how insignificant they may seem All incidents involving patients are reported to - The attending doctor. The incident report NEV...

An incident Is an event that does not normally occur within the regular healthcare facility routine and may involve patients, visitors, physicians, hospital staff, or students Incidents that require written report Fall/slip Theft Errors of omissions or administration Exposure to blood and body fluid A report Should be completed for ALL incidents, no matter how insignificant they may seem All incidents involving patients are reported to The attending doctor. The incident report NEVER bec...