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Incident Reporting in Colorado

Leesa M. Robertson
1 hour

This course provides a structured overview of incident recognition, reporting procedures, and professional documentation standards within healthcare and organizational settings. Participants will examine the definition and classification of incidents, the importance of timely and accurate reporting, and the processes used to submit reports in accordance with policy and regulatory expectations. Instruction also addresses reporting timelines, appropriate reporting channels, and the development of clear, objective, and legally sound written incident reports. Emphasis is placed on promoting safety, accountability, and quality improvement through effective incident management.

This course will award 1 continuing education hour.

Please see the board approval box for course approvals.

Course Objectives

  1. Understand and discuss what an incident is.
  2. Explain why it is important to report incidents.
  3. Understand how to report an incident.
  4. Understand who to report an incident to.
  5. Understand when to report an incident.
  6. Explore how to write an incident.

Course Author

Leesa M. Robertson, M.Ed., CAP, LMHC

Ms. Robertson, M.Ed., CAP, LMHC, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia. She is credentialed in alcohol and other drug counseling.

Beginning her career in the hospital setting, working in admissions, on the 24-hour unit, inpatient and IOP for both adults and adolescents, she went on to supervise a group of clinicians that went into medical-surgical hospitals to assess and place patients. She went into the outpatient setting, working with adults and families. Throughout her career, Ms. Robertson has focused on training and education through presenting live and authored coursework.

Board Approvals

National Approvals

Approval for this course applies only to the national boards listed below.

  • Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) (ACE)
    BaysideCEU.com, #1793, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. BaysideCEU.com maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 2/4/2026-2/4/2029. This course is offered in the self-paced/distance learning format.
  • The Association For Addiction Professionals NAADAC
    Bayside Continuing Education and Development Provider Number 81892 is a NAADAC Approved Education Provider for educational credits. NAADAC Provider number 81892 is responsible for all aspects of the programming.
  • The National Board For Certified Counselors NBCC
    Bayside Continuing Education has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6088. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Bayside Continuing Education is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Information

  • Relevance: This course is specifically designed for healthcare professionals, allied personnel, and support staff seeking continuing education in incident reporting and documentation practices in Colorado.
  • Content Level: Intermediate
  • Course Format: This course is offered as a self-paced distance learning format (reading-based online activity)
  • System Requirements: This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
  • Course Completion Information: To earn continuing education credit, professionals must register and pay the fee for the course.  They must read the content and demonstrate understanding by earning a minimum score of 70 percent on testing materials.  The certificate of completion will be able to be downloaded after the above is completed. Refunds will be granted upon request with the withdrawal of credit for the course. For questions, concerns, or to request special accommodations, please call 866-863-4225 or email ContactUs@BaysideCEU.com.
  • CEBroker Course ID: NA
  • Credit Hours: 1
Leesa M. Robertson
1 hour
This course is specifically designed for healthcare professionals, allied personnel, and support staff seeking continuing education in incident reporting and documentation practices in Colorado.
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