Incident Report Writing

Course Overview

This Mandatory Training Module is intended to help you develop an understanding of the importance of incident reports and the role they have in monitoring and improving workplace practices. It will teach you how to identify which incidents warrant a report, what is meant by a 'near-miss' incident, and how to write an incident report correctly.

Validation of Learning

• Evidence that you have read the relevant incident-related policies and procedures for your workplace.
• Read and upload to your CPD portfolio the relevant 'Code of Practice' of your profession.

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.

Disclosure

The presenter and all members of the planning team have disclosed that they have no relevant financial commercial relationships to products or devices related to the content of this educational activity. Wherever possible, generic or non-proprietary names of medication have been used. Courses include expert peer reviews of the content where applicable.

Educator

Linda Starr

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