A nurse is completing an incident report after a client fall. Which of the following competencies of Quality and Safety Education for Nurses is the nurse demonstrating?

A. Patient-centered care: This competency focuses on respecting client preferences, values, and needs while involving them in care decisions. Completing an incident report does not directly address individualized client care. B. Evidence-based practice: Evidence-based practice involves integrating the best current research evidence with clinical expertise and patient values. Documenting an incident report is not based on reviewing or applying research evidence. C. Informatics: Informatics involves using information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, and support decision-making. While an incident report may use electronic systems, the primary purpose is not focused on informatics competency. D. Quality improvement: Completing an incident report identifies errors, near misses, or adverse events, which helps the healthcare team analyze processes and implement changes to improve patient safety. This reflects the quality improvement competency by contributing to safer care systems.