Common use of Sentinel Event Clause in Contracts

Sentinel Event. Any unexpected event or occurrence involving death or serious physical injury or psychological injury, or the risk thereof. Serious injury includes loss of limb or function. The phrase “risk thereof” includes any process variation for which a recurrence would carry a significant chance of a serious adverse outcome.

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Provider Service Agreement, Provider Service Agreement, Provider Service Agreement

Sentinel Event. Any An unexpected event or occurrence involving death or serious physical injury or psychological injury, or the risk thereof. Serious injury specifically includes loss of limb or function. The phrase or ‘risk thereofincludes any process variation for which a recurrence reoccurrence would carry a significant chance change of a serious adverse outcome.. (JCAHO, 1998)

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Substance Use Disorder Treatment Contractual Agreement, Treatment Contractual Agreement

Sentinel Event. Any unexpected event or occurrence involving death or serious physical injury or psychological injury, or the risk thereof. Serious injury specifically includes loss of limb or function. The phrase “risk thereof” includes any process variation for which a recurrence would carry a significant chance of a serious adverse outcomeoutcome (The Joint Commission, 1998).

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Service Agreement, Provider Service Agreement