When should a CNA report a potential safety hazard in the facility?

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Immediately to the nurse or supervisor. Safety hazards should be reported immediately to the nurse or supervisor to prevent patient injury before it occurs. Waiting until the end of shift or until someone is injured defeats the purpose of hazard reporting. The CNA should report ALL hazards, not just those deemed 'very serious,' because severity can be subjective and prevention is always the goal.