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Consequences of Failure to Report IncidencesView the scenario called “Critical Decision Making for Providers” found in the Allied Health Community media (http://lc.gcumedia.com/hlt307v/allied-health-community/allied-health-community-v1.1.html)In a 750-1,200 word paper, describe the scenario involving Mike, the lab technician, and answer the following questions:What were the consequences of a failure to report?What impact did his decision have on patient safety, on the risk for litigation, on the organization’s quality metrics, and on the workload of other hospital departments?As Mike’s manager, what will you do to address the issue with him and ensure other staff members do not repeat the same mistakes?A minimum of three academic references from credible sources are required for this assignment.Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar w

ith the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be submitted to LopesWrite.4 mins agoREQUIREMENTS critical  decisionAnswer preview…………….Little problems often become big problems if not corrected early. Employees’ failure to report some malfunction or errors within the workplace could result in serious injury occurring that could have been prevented. Even though the severity of the consequence of ignoring or failing to report a hazard varies, it can be detrimental to an individual’s career or another person’s life. It is therefore essential to commit to the reporting of hazards even the little ones to ensure the safety of the people within the workplace (Fetherston, 2015). Although incident reporting could be challenging, healthcare professionals and management should advocate for the establishment of an incident reporting system because it reduces the risk of lawsuits and improves safety within the institution……… APA 1038 words
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