Here are the 10 most frequently identified root causes:
• Human factors
• Leadership
• Communication
• Assessment
• Physical environment
• Information management
• Care planning
• Health information technology-related causes
• Operative care
• Continuum of care
Sentinel events are reported to The Joint Commission voluntarily by an accredited organization or reported via the complaint process. Most events have multiple root causes.
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