never event
A "never event" is a term used in healthcare to describe severe, preventable incidents that should not occur if proper safety measures are followed.
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Definition
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(technical)A serious and preventable patient safety incident that results in significant harm or death.
Example
- Performing surgery on the wrong body part is considered a never event.
- Leaving a surgical instrument inside a patient is an example of a never event.
Similar
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