Definitions Sentinel A sentinel event is an unexpected occurrence involving death or serious physical or psychological injury or the risk thereof. Serious injury specifically includes loss of limb or function. The phrase the risk thereof” includes any process “or variation for which a recurrence would carry a significant chance of a serious adverse outcome. Such events are called because they signal the “Sentinel” need for immediate investigation and response. Alerting An event is defined as an unexpected occurrence involving minor “Alerting” physical or psychological injury, or the risk thereof. Alerting events are less serious than sentinel events. Immediate Supervisor’s Comments
Definitions Sentinel A sentinel event is an unexpected occurrence involving death or serious physical or psychological injury or the risk thereof. Serious injury specifically includes loss of limb or function. The phrase “or the risk thereof” includes any process variation for which a recurrence would carry a significant chance of a serious adverse outcome. Such events are called “Sentinel” because they signal the need for immediate investigation and response. Alerting An “Alerting” event is defined as an unexpected occurrence involving minor physical or psychological injury, or the risk thereof. Alerting events are less serious than sentinel events. Immediate Supervisor’s Comments