What is a sentinel event?

A) A milestone that occurs when a health care organization has been in business for 25 years
B) When a discharged patient has to be readmitted to the hospital
C) When a patient who was expected to survive an illness does not
D) A severe injury requiring treatment in an emergency department
E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Answer: F

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