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What is the main purpose of an incident report after a resident fall?
- A.To punish the aide who was working at that time
- B.To replace the need to tell the nurse about the fall
- C.To bill the resident's family for extra care needed
- D.To document the event for review so similar incidents can be prevented
Correct answer
D. To document the event for review so similar incidents can be prevented
Why
Incident reports are used by the facility to review what happened and improve safety to prevent recurrence. They are not a punishment tool, a billing form, or a substitute for immediately reporting to the nurse.
Content outline: Role of the Nurse Aide - Documentation: Incident Reports · From the Role of the Nurse Aide practice bank (RA-107).