The nursing instructor is teaching the student about occurrence reports. Which statement by the student indicates an understandi
ng of the purpose of occurrence reports? a."Occurrence reports track problems and identify areas for quality improvement."
b."Occurrence reports are required by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to report drug errors."
c."The Joint Commission requires occurrence reports for all client falls."
d."Occurrence reports provide legal information should the patient seek legal action after an unusual occurrence."
An occurrence report or incident report is a formal document/report is usually written by medical staff including nurses, practitioners and doctors to quote all the relevant information of the incidence such as date and time of occurrence, factual data such as condition of patient and medical care provided. This occurrence report is handed over to administrative tie authorities for taking necessary steps to prevent such incidents in future and also provide a proof for claiming insurance.
Occurrence reports track problems and identify areas for quality improvement.
Explanation:
The occurrence report may be defined as the reports prepared in the hospital regarding any incident or accident. The unusual occurrence experienced by the patient is involved in the occurrence report.
The occurrence report is quite confidential and cannot be discussed openly. The permission is only given about the proper permission of the risk management. The reports include all the problem experience by the patient. The reports also includes the steps that might be taken to improve the quality.
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