Question

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true or false: i only need to report a safety event if something serious happens.
true - only serious events need to be reported. near misses do not need to be reported because no event reached the patient.
false - near miss events need to be reported as well as serious events. a near miss event is a safety event that does not reach the patient. learning from a near miss can help prevent harm events from happening.

Explanation:

The statement "I only need to report a Safety Event if something serious happens to the patient" is false. Near miss events (safety events that don't harm the patient but could have) also need reporting as they help prevent future harm. The second option (False - Near miss events need to be reported as well as serious events. A near miss event is a safety event that does not reach the patient. Learning from a near miss can help prevent harm events from happening) is correct as it aligns with patient safety principles where all safety events (including near misses) are reported to improve safety.

Answer:

False - Near miss events need to be reported as well as serious events. A near miss event is a safety event that does not reach the patient. Learning from a near miss can help prevent harm events from happening.