ati nursing leadership and management (Chapter 5) with complete answers 2024

ati nursing leadership and management (Chapter 5)what are facility protocols? - correct answer refer to the plans and procedures in place to address specific issues what are incidence reports? - correct answer records of unexpected or unusual incidents that affected a client, employee, volunteer, or visitor in a health care facility what are examples of when a incident report should be filed? - correct answer -medication error -procedure/treatment errors -equipment-related injuries -needle stick injuries -client falls/injuries -visitor/volunteer injuries -threat made to client or staff -loss of property (dentures, jewelry, personal wheelchair) what are the rules with incident reports? - correct answer -should be completed by the person who identifies that an unexpected event has occurred -should be completed as soon as possible and within 24 hours of the incident -considered confidential and are not shared with the client and it is not acknowledged to the client that one was completed -it is not mentioned in the client's health care record but a description of the incident should be documented factually in the client's record -include a objective description of the incident and actions taken to safeguard the client, as well as assessment and treatment of any injuries sustained -forwarded to the risk management department or officer, possible after being reviewed by the nurse manager