Which is an example of a reportable sentinel event?

a. Surgery on the wrong site
b. Any near miss
c. Going into surgery 3 hours late
d. Unsuccessful suicide attempt

ANS: A
Surgery on the wrong patient or the wrong body part is one example of a reportable sentinel event.

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