What types of errors are covered by incident reports?

Incident reports are primarily designed to capture adverse events, near misses, and errors that occur within healthcare settings, particularly those that directly impact patient safety and care. Errors in patient treatment administration encompass a wide range of issues, including medication errors, incorrect dosages, or mishandling of treatment protocols. The purpose of these reports is to ensure that such incidents are documented, analyzed, and addressed to improve patient safety and prevent future occurrences.

Addressing errors related to billing and payments, facilities management, or administrative staff may not typically fall under the umbrella of incident reporting focused on clinical care. While these areas are certainly important in the overall management of a healthcare facility, they do not directly pertain to patient treatment. Incident reports concentrate on maintaining a safe environment for patients and improving clinical processes, which is why errors in patient treatment administration are the primary focus.