incidents, accidents and emergencies Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
what is an accident?
A
unintentional- results in injury
2
Q
what is an incident?
A
doesn’t result in harm but had the potential to do so (ill health)
3
Q
what is an emergency?
A
a serious and unexpected event that requires immediate action
4
Q
how to respond to accidents in health care?
A
- contact emergency services if needed
- record in book
- contact supervisor
