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  • Title: Sentinel events: policy & preparation.
    Author: Anderson M.
    Journal: Caring; 1998 Oct; 17(10):26-8, 30. PubMed ID: 10186125.
    Abstract:
    Accreditation by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) is a sign of quality. Now JCAHO is increasing the stringency of its requirements by addressing sentinel events. Organizations--both home care providers and facilities--need to understand what a sentinel event is and how it affects accreditation status. Policies established to address these events will help home care providers maintain and/or improve the quality of the care they provide.
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