What is a incident reporting system?

Incident reporting systems are used to report adverse events and near misses. An incident report is required for all workplace injuries, illnesses and exposures (e.g., blood and body fluid and animal exposures)

What is incident reporting system in healthcare?

Incident reporting in healthcare refers to collecting healthcare incident data with the goal to improve patient safety and care quality. Done well, it identifies safety hazards and guides the development of interventions to mitigate risks, thereby reducing harm.

When should a incident report be completed?

Generally, you should complete an incident report whenever an unexpected occurrence causes property damage or personal injury.

Why must a SI report be?

It is important that any incident suspected as a SI is notified to the Patient Safety Team as soon as possible. The notification ensures communication of incidents and the mobilisation of help and support. Even when it is decided an incident is not a SI the notification can be very valuable.

What is the nurse’s responsibility regarding incident reporting?

Nurses have a duty to report any error, behaviour, conduct or system issue affecting patient safety. This accountability is found in section 6.5 of the Code of Conduct. Medications and devices prescribed to patients can cause unforeseen and serious complications.

What are the types of incident reports?

The 4 main incident reports that should be on your list are:

  • Near Miss Reports. Near misses are events where no one was injured, but given a slight change in timing or action, someone could have been.
  • Injury and Lost Time Incident Report.
  • Exposure Incident Report.
  • Sentinel Event Report.

What are types of incidents?

Types of Incidents to Report On

  • Near Miss Reports. Near misses are events where no one was injured, but given a slight change in timing or action, someone could have been.
  • Injury and Lost Time Incident Report.
  • Exposure Incident Report.
  • Sentinel Event Report.