Professional & AdministrativeQuestion 100 of 100
After a patient falls, in addition to notifying the nurse, the technician should complete which document?
a.A social media post
b.A personal note to keep at home
c.Nothing, since the nurse handles it
d.An incident (occurrence) report documenting the facts objectively
Explanation
An incident or occurrence report is completed after an event such as a fall to objectively document the facts, actions taken, and the patient's condition. It is a factual record used for quality improvement and risk management, not for blame. The report is kept separate from the medical record and completed promptly per policy.
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