Editor’s Note: More than one root cause could be named for each sentinel event. All percentages are rounded to the nearest percentage point.
1. Anesthesia care: 62 percent
2. Assessment: 56 percent
3. Human factors: 55 percent
4. Communication: 53 percent
5. Leadership: 46 percent
6. Information management: 15 percent
7. Physical environment: 15 percent
8. Medication use: 14 percent
9. Continuum of care: 9 percent
10. Care planning: 6 percent (anesthesia, nfp)
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