Incident Report Writing

Course Overview

Do you know what to do after an incident has occurred in your workplace? Learn more about the importance of incident report writing and the role you play in improving workplace practices.

Topics

• Reporting workplace hazards and incidents
• Incident policies and procedures
• What is an incident?
• Summary of reporting

Learning Outcomes

• Identify why it is necessary for you to report an incident to another person or entity.
• Know how to report an incident and the requirements and obligations you have at/under law.
• Know what is expected of you in regard to appropriate report writing.

Target Audience

All staff working in any healthcare setting.

Disclosure

No conflict of interest exists for anyone in the position to control content for this activity. Wherever possible, generic or non-proprietary names of medications or products have been used.

Educator

Linda Starr View profile

Dr Linda Starr (PhD) is an associate professor in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Flinders University. She also has extensive experience as a registered nurse and is the South Australian practitioner member on the National Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Linda is passionate about the intersection between healthcare and the law, with a particular focus on the mandatory reporting of elder abuse.