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sentinel event en · NOUN

Etymology

As defined by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.

Meanings

  1. Any unanticipated or unusual event in a medical setting which results in death or serious physical injury to a person or persons, specifically including limb loss or gross motor function.

Forms

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Translations (2)

fi haittatapahtuma (unusual event in a medical setting which results in death or serious physical injury) · nl calamiteit (unusual event in a medical setting which results in death or serious physical injury)