By Dean Samet, CHSP
In a June 3, 2010 News Release, The Joint Commission introduced Sentinel Event Alert Issue 45: Preventing violence in the health care setting. Health care facilities are confronted with and facing increased rates of violent crimes including assault, rape and homicide. TJC defines a sentinel event as “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.”
The Joint Commission’s SEA Issue 45 suggested actions follow:
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Wednesday, September 29, 2010
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