In the section on “Notification of Events” why do organizations need to report sentinel events to the Magnet Program Office?
An “adverse event” describes any harm (i.e., undesirable clinical outcome) to a patient as a result of medical care. The term “sentinel event” denotes a serious occurrence that signals the need for immediate investigation and response. Research, policies, and action taken to reduce adverse or sentinel events often focus on mistakes and systemic problems with care.
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