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    The document provides guidelines for writing an effective incident report, noting it should be clear, accurate, and describe the who, what, where, when and how of the occurrence without assessing why. It lists common problems such as reports not being completed by participating individuals, missing key details, having illegible handwriting, or lacking a signature. Best practices recommended prompting for needed information, using short narratives, avoiding loaded words, describing rather than assuming, and capturing analyzable data.

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    The document provides guidelines for writing an effective incident report, noting it should be clear, accurate, and describe the who, what, where, when and how of the occurrence without assessing why. It lists common problems such as reports not being completed by participating individuals, missing key details, having illegible handwriting, or lacking a signature. Best practices recommended prompting for needed information, using short narratives, avoiding loaded words, describing rather than assuming, and capturing analyzable data.

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    How To Write Incident Report

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    Nicolae Stan
    The document provides guidelines for writing an effective incident report, noting it should be clear, accurate, and describe the who, what, where, when and how of the occurrence without assessing why. It lists common problems such as reports not being completed by participating individuals, missing key details, having illegible handwriting, or lacking a signature. Best practices recommended prompting for needed information, using short narratives, avoiding loaded words, describing rather than assuming, and capturing analyzable data.

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    Incident Report

    What is a good report:


    Clear
    Accurate
    Paints of picture of the occurrence
    Explains who, what, where, when and how.
    WHY something happened not usually good to document
    Dated and signed by the person who completed the report.

    Common Problems
    Not completed by the person who participated in the event
    Missing key information about what happened
    Cannot read handwriting
    Not signed
    Paints agency in a bad light, such as by staff doing the wrong thing

    Best Practice Tip:
    Prompt for information you want recorded
    Avoid long narratives
    Avoid using words: victim (call them by name or man, woman, child), drowning
    Describe what happened, dont assume
    Capture data you plan to analyze

    Common Problems:
    Not completed by the person who participated in the event
    Missing key information about what happened
    Cannot read handwriting
    Not signed
    Paints company in a bad light, such as by staff doing the wrong thing

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