A sentinel event is a(an)
A)failure to meet accreditation requirements
B)event resulting in a patient or donor experiencing a fatal,life-threatening,or serious adverse outcome
C)measureable facet of a process
D)unexpected occurrence where an error was identified and corrected before a patient or product was adversely affected

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A sentinel event is defined as an event that results in a patient or donor experiencing a fatal, life-threatening, or serious adverse outcome. This term is used by healthcare organizations to signal the need for immediate investigation and response. The other options do not accurately describe what a sentinel event is.

A Sentinel Event Is A(an)