Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP) Practice Exam

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Which of the following incidents would most likely be counted in the Total Case Incident Rate (TCIR)?

  1. Slip and fall accidents

  2. Public relations incidents

  3. Patient complaints

  4. Staff meetings

The correct answer is: Slip and fall accidents

The Total Case Incident Rate (TCIR) is a commonly used metric in occupational safety that tracks the occurrence of injuries and illnesses that require medical attention, typically within a workplace. The focus of the TCIR is primarily on incidents that lead to lost time, restricted work, or medical treatment beyond first aid. Slip and fall accidents are a significant source of workplace injuries, especially in healthcare settings where staff may be exposed to wet or slippery floors. These incidents directly impact employee safety and can lead to serious injuries that necessitate reporting and tracking under guidelines for workplace safety. As such, these incidents are counted in the TCIR as they reflect significant safety concerns that need to be managed. The other options, such as public relations incidents, patient complaints, and staff meetings, do not pertain to physical injuries or illnesses occurring in the workplace. These do not fall under the criteria that TCIR measures as they are more related to organizational issues, patient satisfaction, or administrative matters rather than direct safety incidents impacting staff health.