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kfurse · **on:** Jul 12, 2018

Describe a sentinel event and give one example.

Question 2

Quality Management involves a combination of planned functions directed toward prudent allocation of medical resources and the administration of appropriate treatment.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

juiceman1987 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 12, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A sentinel event is an unexpected occurrence involving death or serious physical or psychological injury. Example: amputating the wrong leg, significant medical errors, adverse drug reactions, confirmed transfusion reactions, surgery on the wrong patient or body part, infant abduction or discharge of infant to the wrong family.

Answer to Question 2

FALSE