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Here is some sample content from Sentinel Event:

	POLICY Unexpected events or occurrences involving death or serious physical or psychological injury, or the risk thereof i.e., sentinel events, are to be reported to the Performance Improvement Department immediately upon identification. Any sentinel event requires immediate action to examine, in-depth, the event to determine why the incident occurred and how to reduce the likelihood of recurrence. DEFINITIONS: Adverse Event: An event or occurrence which results in significant patient injury or impairment. Example: transfusion, drug or anesthesia reaction resulting in significant...
Second excerpt:
	...Hemolytic transfusion reaction involving administration of blood or blood products having major blood group incompatibilities Surgery or invasive procedure performed on the incorrect patient or incorrect body part 4 All identified cases of unanticipated death or major permanent loss of function associated with a healthcare associated infection 1 Major permanent loss of function is defined by the JCAHO as meaning sensory, motor, physiologic or impairment not present on admission requiring...