Flashcard 19 - Safety and Infection Prevention and Control Flashcard Set for the NCLEX-PN Exam

medication errors (e.g., wrong client, wrong med, or giving a med the client is allergic to), client falls, incorrect procedure technique, and deviations from policy

Incident reporting is a non-penalized tool vital for healthcare quality improvement. After an adverse event occurs, the nurse must monitor the client’s response and notify the primary healthcare provider of any changes.