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Near Miss Event

Date of Publication:

7/26/2023

Definition:

A patient safety event that did not reach the patient (also known as “close call” or “good catch”) unsafe or hazardous condition. A condition or a circumstance (other than a patient’s own disease process or condition) that increases the probability of an adverse event.

Source of Definition:

Medical Quality Assurance and Clinical Quality Management in the Military Health System

Last Updated: February 08, 2024
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