An Incident Is Anything That Happens to a Patient, Employee

question 11

Multiple Choice

An incident is anything that happens to a patient, employee, or visitor that is "out of the ordinary." Which incident could be appropriate for a legal action?

• A) The patient fell off the step when leaving the clinic and broke her leg.
• B) The patient stated he slipped on the ice in front of his home and hurt his back.
• C) The patient fell today, but was able to catch herself on her bed.
• D) The patient's daughter reported that her mother fell getting out of the bed today.

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Definitions:

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