Steps in an Incident Investigation
November 13, 2006 | Health System Risk Management
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Early knowledge of an event and subsequent investigation help the organization in several ways. If responsible or liable for an injury, the organization can make a prompt disclosure and respond appropriately to the patient and/or family.
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