An unexpected patient death that is not related to the patient's illness is termed a:

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A sentinel event is an unexpected occurrence involving death or serious physical or psychological injury, or the risk thereof. It is considered a sentinel event regardless of whether it was caused by human error, system error, or other factors. It is important for healthcare organizations to conduct a root cause analysis to determine the underlying causes of the event and develop strategies to prevent its recurrence. Professional liability may or may not be a factor in the event, depending on the circumstances.

An Unexpected Patient Death That Is Not Related to the Patient's