Adverse Events

Question 1

What is an adverse event?

Answer 1

Error reaches the patient and may or may not result in harm, but may not be severe

Gave a pt double the amount of heparin bolus that was ordered

Question 2

What is a sentinel event?

Answer 2

Error resulting in permanent damage to the patient, or even death

Pt falls - adverse event
Pt falls and is paralyzed from the fall - senti

Pt that is in a coma falls out of bed and hits their head