Which of the following situations would be reported as a sentinel event, according to the Joint Commission?
A)A patient who received surgery on the wrong part of the body
B)A patient developing a stage II pressure wound during surgery
C)A patient who received an extra dose of antibiotic before surgery
D)A patient who developed a wound infection postoperatively

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A patient who received surgery on the wrong part of the body is an example of a sentinel event. According to the Joint Commission, this type of event is unexpected and involves death or serious, permanent physical injury. Surgery on the wrong patient is also classified as a sentinel event under the Joint Commission guidelines.

Which of the Following Situations Would Be Reported as a Sentinel