Which Is Characteristic of an Incident Report

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which is characteristic of an incident report?

• A) Documents circumstances to assess for the possibility of impending litigation.
• B) Guarantees that facility malpractice insurance premiums will be reasonable.
• C) Provides a method of defense against liability for actions of facility employees.
• D) Serves as a way to discipline the health care provider who perpetrated an error.

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Definitions:

Sex Discrimination

Unfair treatment or bias against individuals based on their sex, affecting opportunities, rights, and statuses.

Pregnancy Discrimination Act

A U.S. federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions in the workplace.

Title VII

A part of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Conciliation

A method for resolving disputes by having a neutral third party help the conflicting parties reach a voluntary agreement.