A Client on a Hospital Unit Has Been Infected with Hepatitis

A client on a hospital unit has been infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV) because a nurse mistakenly connected an HCV-positive client's intravenous pump and tubing. What is an appropriate response by the hospital to this incident?

A) Report this sentinel event to the Joint Commission and to relevant state agencies
B) Inform the public that the incident occurred, while protecting the confidentiality of the clients.
C) File an incident report with the American Nurses Association describing plans for preventing similar events in the future.
D) Offer compensation to the affected client in a timely manner, while maintaining the client's confidentiality.