Which term refers to reporting concerns through leadership in an organization?

• A. Chain of Command
• B. Advance Directive
• C. Durable Power of Attorney
• D. Incident Report

Answer: (A)

Reporting concerns through leadership relies on a structured path up the organizational ladder, ensuring issues are addressed by the appropriate supervisor or manager. This is described by the chain of command, which lays out who reports to whom and how information should be escalated. The other terms refer to different concepts: an advance directive is about a person’s wishes for medical treatment; a durable power of attorney designates someone to make decisions when the person cannot; an incident report documents what happened after a specific event for records and investigation. The chain of command is the mechanism that channels concerns to the right level of leadership for timely and proper action.