Never events
Never events
Never events (pronunciation: /ˈnɛvər ɪˈvɛnts/) are serious, largely preventable patient safety incidents that should not occur if the available preventative measures have been implemented by healthcare providers.
Etymology
The term "Never events" was first introduced by the National Quality Forum (NQF) in 2001. The term implies that such events are unacceptable and eminently preventable.
Definition
The Department of Health defines Never events as "serious, largely preventable patient safety incidents that should not occur if the available preventative measures have been implemented."
Types of Never Events
There are currently 15 types of Never events, as defined by the National Health Service (NHS). These include:
- Wrong site surgery
- Retained foreign object post-operation
- Wrongly prepared high-risk injectable medication
- Misplaced naso or orogastric tube not detected prior to use
- Scalding of patients
- Maternal death due to postpartum haemorrhage after elective Caesarean section
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See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Never events
- Wikipedia's article - Never events
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