Never event
Never event
Never event (/ˈnɛvər ɪˈvɛnt/) is a term used in the healthcare industry to refer to a particularly shocking medical error (such as wrong-site surgery) that should never occur.
Etymology
The term "Never event" was first introduced in 2001 by Ken Kizer, MD, former CEO of the National Quality Forum (NQF), in reference to particularly shocking medical errors (such as wrong-site surgery) that should never occur.
Definition
A "Never event" is defined as an error in medical care that is clearly identifiable, preventable, and serious in their consequences for patients, and that indicate a real problem in the safety and credibility of a healthcare facility. Examples of "Never events" include surgery performed on the wrong body part or on the wrong patient, wrong medical procedure, or a foreign object left inside a patient after surgery.
Related Terms
- Medical error: A preventable adverse effect of care, whether or not it is evident or harmful to the patient.
- Patient safety: The prevention of errors and adverse effects to patients associated with healthcare.
- Healthcare Quality: The degree to which health services for individuals and populations increase the likelihood of desired health outcomes and are consistent with current professional knowledge.
- Adverse event: An injury caused by medical management rather than the underlying disease or condition of the patient.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Never event
- Wikipedia's article - Never event
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