DOCUMENTATION-7 Questions on test Flashcards
What is a report?
An orderly written account of an incident that has been seen, heard, and investigated
TRUE/FALSE? It happened, even if you didn’t write it
FALSE
If you didn’t write it; IT DIDN’T HAPPEN
What are 7 essentials of report writing?
-When
-Where
-Who
-What
-How
-Why
-Action Taken
Specific actions taken: Physical Intervention?
-Document your actions in detail
-Use words that accurately describe the behaviors of all involved. The verbs you use are very important.
-Detail the action in the order in which it occurred
-Include descriptions of verbal as well as physical interventions used
-Use quotes
What are the ) C’s of report writing?
-Complete
-Concise
-Clear
-Correct
-Confidential
-Chronological
What are the parts of a report?
-Introduction
-Body
-Conclusion
-Action taken
-Ending
What is a DR?
Discipline Report
TRUE/FALSE? You do “NOT” need to write an incident report if you write a discipline report.
FALSE
-An incident report needs to be included when a discipline report has been written.
-An incident report will “NOT” always include a discipline report.