Writing Incident Reports

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: An Overview of Incident Reports

Meet Larry

What Is an Incident?

What Is an Incident Report?

Key Elements of an Incident Report

Why Are Incident Reports Important?

Review

Summary

Section 3: Guidelines for Incident Reporting

General Guidelines

How Are Incidents Classified?

Notification Guidelines

Timeframe for Reporting

Review

Summary

Section 4: How to Write an Effective Incident Report

The Don’ts of Writing Incident Reports

Strategies for Writing Effective Incident Reports

Review

Summary

Section 5: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

Resources

References

Jessica is a SME Writer at Relias. Her primary writing responsibilities are in the Health and Human Services vertical, in the content area of intellectual and developmental disabilities. Jessica received her Bachelor of Science in Health Science, with a concentration in Disability Studies and Human Development, from Stony Brook University. She has over eight years of experience serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their supporters, including roles as a direct support professional, case manager, and qualified professional. Her experiences and coursework over the years have allowed her to develop a strong knowledge of person-centered planning and care, community resources, and service delivery.