This document is a template and acts as a foundational Serious Incident Response Scheme Policy (Standard 8) that ensures your organisation maintains open disclosure, risk management and continuous improvement processes to support safe and quality delivery of care. This document contains 13 pages and 3051 words.
 
This template contains the following sections:
Policy Statement
Relevant Legislation
SIRS Principles
Reportable Incidents
Priority of Incidents
Incident Management System
Continuous Improvement
Protocols
Attachment A – Instruction Guide for Immediate Action
Attachment B – Classification Guide
Attachment C – Roles and Responsibilities of Staff Members
Attachment D – Interview Planner
Attachment E – Incident Details and Investigation Process