Safety & QI Flashcards

1
Q

what is the most common type of medical error?

A

medication error

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2
Q

near miss event

A

medical error places pt at risk for injury without actually resulting in injury

can be intercepted or non intercepted

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3
Q

sentinel event

A

actual or potential death or serious injury as a result of medical care

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