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Patient Safety & Infection Prevention · Core Topics

Healthcare Errors and Near Misses

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Question 1 of 5foundational

Which statement best describes a near miss (also called a close call) in health care?

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Question 2 of 5foundational

What distinguishes an adverse event from other undesirable patient outcomes?

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Question 3 of 5foundational

Which term describes a patient safety event that reaches the patient and results in death, severe harm, or permanent harm?

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Question 4 of 5intermediate

Which example illustrates an error of omission rather than an error of commission?

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Question 5 of 5intermediate

What is the primary reason patient safety programs actively encourage staff to report near misses?

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