The Joint Commission (TJC)designates sentinel events as unexpected occurrences involving death or risk of serious physical or psychologic injury.In 2003,TJC mandated the Universal Protocol to address perioperative sentinel events.This protocol includes:
A) improving the safety of using medications.
B) reporting critical results of tests in a timely manner.
C) performing a preprocedure verification process.
D) establishing alarm system safety as a priority.

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Preprocedure verification process ensures that all relevant documents (e.g.,the history and physical examination,surgical consent,required laboratory studies)and imaging studies (properly labeled and displayed)are available before the start of the procedure.Preprocedure verification is best conducted when the patient and/or guardian can be involved and should be complete before the patient leaves the preprocedure area.The surgical team must agree that this is the correct patient and the planned procedure on the specified side and site.The preprocedure verification process also includes confirming availability of necessary equipment,implants and prostheses,which is reconfirmed during the time-out.

The Joint Commission (TJC)designates Sentinel Events as Unexpected Occurrences Involving