Who should be informed after filing an incident report?

• A. The resident only
• B. The care team and supervisor
• C. The resident's family only
• D. No one; keep it confidential.

Answer: (B)

After you file an incident report, the next step is to inform the care team and the supervisor. The care team needs to know so they can monitor the resident, adjust the care plan if needed, and take any immediate safety actions. The supervisor oversees the investigation, ensures proper documentation, and coordinates any required follow-up or policy-based actions. The resident’s family may be informed according to facility policy and consent, but it isn’t automatic in every case. Keeping the information only to yourself or to the resident alone would prevent the necessary actions and safety improvements from happening.