Updated 2024 (This post was in the top 10 in 2022 and Top 20 in 2023.)
Dear Friends,
Imagine, for a moment, you are at the pinnacle of a mountain, the view encapsulating the culmination of your tireless efforts and unwavering determination. This is akin to the experience of crafting a compelling incident report, a crucial skill for every Internationally Educated Health Professional (IEHP) like you. Each word you write, each detail you capture, is a step closer to that summit of excellence. Today, we delve into an incident report, a work of diligence and skill, created during our CELBANPrep’s Wonderful Writing (CELBANPrep GOLD) course. It’s a testament to the hard work and dedication that you, as IEHPs, embody.
This particular report stands as a beacon of well-crafted communication, albeit with a few navigable errors. These errors are not just mistakes; they are opportunities for learning and growth. They are the rough edges in a diamond that, once polished, reveal the brilliance within. So, I pose a challenge to you: Can you identify these errors? This exercise is more than just an academic task; it’s a journey into the heart of effective communication, a skill integral to your success in the healthcare field.
On July 5, 2013 at 04:00 am Smita, a 6 year old child, was found on the floor in the bathroom nearby a wet pool of liquid on the floor in the medical unit. Many relatives were gathered to help her. She was crying and looking anxious. Using the Wong-Baker FACES Scale she chose the sad face with tears (ten on the scale where ten is the most pain). Her mother was standing beside her, she was also anxious and worried about her injury. She was fully conscious. Her mother said that she fell down when she was trying to enter in the bathroom because there was a pool of liquid on the floor of bathroom. She suffered from Diabetes Mellitus Type 1. She was transferred to the bed with the help of security guard and colleagues. She was assessed for hypoglycemia.Blood sugar was monitored. Vital signs were monitored. Temp 36.5 C, PR 110 bpm, RR 22 bpm, BP 100/70 mmHg. Head to toe assessment was done, there was a bump on her right side of the head, no bleeding or laceration on the other parts of the body. Tab Tylenol 250 mg PO stat given for pain. Doctor orders were carried out. Blood sugar was monitored, 4.2 mmol/dl. Documentation of vital signs, blood sugar and pain level were done. On duty doctor was informed.______________________
After 30 minutes she was assessed for pain. Pain was reduced to a smile on the Wong-Baker’s FACES Scale (Zero out of ten where ten is the most pain). Continuous monitoring of hypoglycemia was initiated. Incident report was sent to nursing supervisor. _________F. RN
As you embark on this quest, remember that each error you identify and understand brings you closer to your goal of seamless, impactful communication. This is not just about getting it right; it’s about connecting, understanding, and making a difference in the lives of those you will serve.
Your journey as IEHPs (not just nurses) is filled with challenges, but each challenge is an opportunity to shine brighter, to show the world the depth of your knowledge, the strength of your commitment, and the warmth of your compassion. Let’s turn these pages together, uncover the errors, learn, grow, and step closer to our shared dream of excellence in healthcare.
Engage with this task, friends, with the knowledge that each step you take is a step towards mastery, a step towards making a real difference in the world.
Eagerly awaiting your insights and reflections,
Kim
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