PROTOCOL FOR REPORTING OF THE NEAR MISS, ADVERSE & SENTINEL EVENT

 PROTOCOL FOR REPORTING OF THE  

NEAR MISS EVENT, ADVERSE EVENT & SENTINEL EVENT

Time Frame for Reporting the Event
Near Miss Event Same day, may be next morning	Adverse Event Same day, within 2-4 hours	Sentinel Event Immediate, within <2 hours
Should be reported at the earliest so that investigation/action can be taken without delay. If delay is likely, the matter can be reported on telephone, followed by writing