A report of any event that is NOT consistent with the routine of hospital and is written only if any mishap or mistake occurs in patient care is called

Correct option is C

Ans. (c) Sol. An incident report is a document used to report any events or circumstances that deviate from the normal operations of the hospital. It is typically written in the case of accidents, medical errors, or any adverse event that could affect patient care or safety. These reports are critical in improving the quality of care and ensuring patient safety.
· (a) Compliance report: This report is related to adherence to rules or standards but not specifically about unusual events or mistakes.
· (b) Hand-off report: A hand-off report is a summary given to another healthcare provider when transferring responsibility for patient care.
· (d) Clinical information report: This is usually related to the patient’s medical history, diagnosis, or treatment but does not focus on incidents or mistakes.