Answer:
Incident Report on Celia Tapia
Date: June 3, 2020 Time: 10.32 am. Location: Women's Room C16
Facts:
1. Celia Tapia (DOB 05/18/1970) visited the office to provide a clean catch urine specimen due to repeated urinary tract infections.
2. Around 10:30 am, after providing the specimen and while washing her hands, she spilled water on the floor and slipped.
3. She was assisted back to her exam room by Dr. Martin and the Medical Assistant.
4. The medical staff was notified immediately.
5. Ms Tapia developed minor bruising, according to Dr. Martin.
Analysis:
1. The accident was caused by water that spilled on the floor while Ms Tapia was washing her hands.
2. The floor requires to be dry at all times.
Recommendation:
1. An absorbent mat should be placed in front of the sink to forestall future occurrence.
Witnesses:
Dr. Martin and his medical assistant
Explanation:
a) Incident: An incident is an event (illness, injury, near miss, and accident) that happens at a time in a particular location.
b) An incident report is a formal one to document all workplace illnesses, injuries, near misses, and accidents. An incident report should be completed at the time an incident occurs no matter how minor an injury is.
c) The purpose of recording an incident report is to enable full investigations to be initiated and remedial actions be taken. It also helps in case there is a legal claim.
