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IRISSAK [1]
2 years ago
11

In health care, the term sentinel event describes one that is unanticipated and results in death or severe physical or psycholog

ical injury to a patient or patients.
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2 answers:
Igoryamba2 years ago
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Answer:

A sentinel event is an unexpected occurrence involving death or serious physical or psychological injury, or the risk thereof. Serious injury specifically includes loss of limb or function

Tamiku [17]2 years ago
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Unexpected occurrence of death or health issues
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