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22 M.R.S. § 8751 Sentinel event reporting
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There is established under this chapter a system for reporting sentinel events for the purpose of improving the quality of health care and increasing patient safety.
22 M.R.S. § 8752 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2001, c. 678, §1 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 678, §3 (AFF).] 1. Division. "Division" means the department's division of licensing and certification. 2. Health care facilit…
22 M.R.S. § 8753 Mandatory reporting of sentinel events
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A health care facility shall notify the division whenever a sentinel event has occurred, as provided in this chapter. [PL 2009, c. 358, §2 (AMD).] 1. Notification. Using the sentinel event notification process under this chapter, a health care facility shall notify the division o…
22 M.R.S. § 8753-A Standardized procedure
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A health care facility shall have a written standardized procedure for the identification of sentinel events. The division shall develop the standardized reporting and notification procedures by adoption of routine technical rules under Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.