The First Ten Minutes: What to Capture After an Incident
Memory is sharpest right after an event. A short list of what to record first, while following your emergency procedures.
Safety First, Then Facts
Immediate safety and your organisation's emergency steps always come first. Once the person is safe, capture the basics: what you saw, when, who was present and what was done. Keep to facts and mark anything uncertain.
Leave Room for the Detail That Comes Later
The first report does not need to be perfect, but it should be honest about gaps. Add information as it arrives, with its source and time, rather than rewriting the original.
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