Which statement best describes proper documentation after an incident?

• A. Guess what happened.
• B. Document date/time, location, persons involved, sequence of events, actions taken, and any reports filed.
• C. Only record your feelings about the incident.
• D. Post photos publicly to share details.

Answer: (B)

After an incident, the goal is to have an accurate, verifiable record of what happened. The best practice is to document the date and time, location, people involved, the sequence of events, actions taken, and any reports filed. This creates a clear, objective account that others can review, supports accountability, aids investigations, and ensures there is a reliable record for follow-up or legal purposes. It avoids guessing or noting only personal feelings, which don’t establish facts, and it prevents exposing sensitive information by posting photos publicly. Keeping the entry factual, timely, and comprehensive—with references to any official reports—provides the most useful and responsible documentation.