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Date of Publication:

10/29/2013

Definition:

Any process variation, error, or other circumstance that could have resulted in harm to a patient but through chance or timely intervention did not reach the patient.

Source of Definition:

DoD Manual 6025.13: Medical Quality Assurance and Clinical Quality Management in the Military Health System (MHS)

Last Updated: December 05, 2018
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