Policy Facts
This timeframe is the maximum allowed before an employee must file an incident report after recognizing an event.
What is as soon as possible, but no later than 24 hours
After a device-related incident, staff must do this to ensure the device is not used again.
What is remove the device from an area where it can be retrieved, tag it, and place a ticket
Name of the risk management module where we place incident reports
What is MIDAS
A patient was being assisted to the bathroom using a gait belt. The patient was becoming unsteady and was having trouble walking. The nurse lowered the patient to the floor safely.
What is write an incident report because it is a fall
Leaders must review incident reports within this timeframe after receiving the nightly MIDAS+ email.
What is within 24 hours
What is patient and non-patient
Packaging materials and related items from a malfunctioning device must be handled this way.
What is save them and do not discard
Incident reports are protected under this privilege and cannot be released to patients or others.
What is attorney‑client privilege
Patient is receiving 1 unit of PRBC and they develop a fever. The transfusion is stopped and is reported to the doctor.
What is write an incident report because it is a reaction to blood transfusion
All incident reports must be investigated thoroughly, documented, and completed within how many days.
What is 10 calendar days
When an incident happens, who should be filling out the incident report
What is the one who discovered the incident or who was involved in the incident
Under the Safe Medical Devices Act, mandatory reports must be filed within this number of business days.
What is 10 business days
Staff are instructed never to do this with a patient's chart after completing an incident report
What is make a note in the chart stating an incident report has been completed
A patients family member becomes lightheaded when the IV is being placed and faints onto the floor.
What is write an incident report because it is an unusual incident or behavior involving an individual who is neither patient nor a PH employee while on hospital property
If the incident results in harm or injury to the patient, who must be notified immediately
What is risk management