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Sentinel Events in Emergency Medical Services questions and answers Graded A+
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Sentinel Events in Emergency Medical Services questions and answers Graded A+ What is the purpose of identifying sentinel events? - To report and investigate unexpected serious events to improve safety and prevent recurrence. What qualifies as a sentinel event? - Unexpected patient death or injury unrelated to natural disease progression caused by provider action or inaction. What is an example of a provider-related sentinel event? - Intentional harm by a provider on a patient resulting in medical treatment. What should be done immediately upon discovery of a sentinel event? -Notify BFC-EMS by phone as soon as patient care is transferred or the event is discovered.
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