sentinel event
English
editEtymology
editAs defined by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.
Noun
editsentinel event (plural sentinel events)
- (medicine) 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.
Translations
editunusual event in a medical setting which results in death or serious physical injury
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