Question

14 multiple choice 1 point a sentinel event in a healthcare setting is: an expected occurrence of improved health. an unexpected occurrence involving death or serious physical or psychological injury, or the risk thereof. an unanticipated improvement in patient status. an unexpected earthquake. 15 multiple choice 1 point incident reports contain statements made by employees and physicians regarding: best practices. deviation from acceptable patient care. regulatory statutes. investigative reporting of hospital acquired infections. 16 multiple choice 1 - point which of the following entities can query the national practitioner data bank? all persons wishing to learn more about a physicians malpractice history state licensing boards only professional societies only hospitals, state licensing boards, and professional societies

Explanation:

1. A sentinel event in healthcare is an unexpected occurrence involving death or serious physical or psychological injury, or the risk thereof. It is a serious, adverse event that requires immediate investigation.
2. Incident reports document deviations from acceptable patient - care standards to identify areas for improvement and ensure patient safety.
3. Hospitals, state licensing boards, and professional societies can query the National Practitioner Data Bank to access information related to healthcare practitioners' professional conduct and malpractice history.

Answer:

1. an unexpected occurrence involving death or serious physical or psychological injury, or the risk thereof.
2. deviation from acceptable patient care.
3. Hospitals, state licensing boards, and professional societies