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During the outbreak of norovirus at your facility, Betty, a client with dementia, comes out of her room and vomits on the vinyl in the hallway

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During the outbreak of norovirus at your facility, Betty, a client with dementia, comes out of her room and vomits on the vinyl in the hallway.

Betty is very distressed and opens the door to Pam's room, Pam does not have norovirus. Betty leans on the wall in the doorway before staff manage to gently guide her back to her room.

a)    Discuss any reporting obligations you may have following this incident.