What Is the Purpose of Completing an Occurrence Report

question 20

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of completing an occurrence report?

• A) Provide a legal defense should the patient seek legal action after an unusual occurrence
• B) Track problems and identify areas for quality improvement
• C) Report errors to the Food and Drug Administration
• D) Report medical errors to The Joint Commission

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Definitions:

Monetary Unit Assumption

An accounting principle that assumes transactions can be recorded in a stable currency that is the most relevant to the company.

Unit Of Measure

A standard quantity used to express an amount of a physical property, financial item, or activity, facilitating comparisons and calculations.

Economic Entity Assumption

An accounting principle that separates the transactions of a business from those of its owners or other businesses.

Cost Principle

The accounting principle that states goods and services should be recorded at their cost at the time of acquisition.