The Joint Commission's Role in Sentinel Events Includes _____

question 5

Multiple Choice

The Joint Commission's role in sentinel events includes _____.

• A) Performing onsite reviews as the result of all sentinel events
• B) The possibility of placing the organization on accreditation watch status
• C) Requiring sentinel events to be reported within 45 days of an event
• D) Withdrawing accreditation for reporting of sentinel events

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Definitions:

Tibial Fracture

A break or crack in the tibia bone, located in the lower leg, often resulting from trauma or stress.

Ambulate

To walk or move from one place to another, often used in medical contexts to describe the ability or act of walking, especially after surgery or during recovery.

Antihypertensive Medication

Drugs prescribed to lower blood pressure in individuals with hypertension.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of the body's arteries, usually measured to assess heart function.