Sentinel Events in Patient Safety questions and answers Graded A+
Sentinel Events in Patient Safety questions and answers Graded A+ What defines a sentinel event? -An unexpected occurrence involving death, permanent harm, or severe temporary harm, not related to the natural course of illness and caused by system or process failure. What is the key distinction between an adverse event and a sentinel event? - An adverse event is a variation in care, while a sentinel event results in severe, avoidable harm.
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