Assignment:
The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO) requires reporting of what are called sentinel events. After thorough research please answer to the following questions:
- Explain the basics of Sentinel Event Reporting, including Root Cause Analysis, procedures, timelines, etc.
- Explain the relation between Sentinel Events, Root Cause Analysis and TQM/CQI;
- Discuss how healthcare administrators can combine the principles of TQM/CQI with Sentinel Event Reporting and Root Cause Analysis in developing an effective risk management program.
Your answer must be typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman font (size 12), one-inch margins on all sides, APA format.