Table 2.
Reported severity scores and categories used in analysis.
Original Reported PSE Severity Score | New Categories of Severity Scores |
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A. Unsafe Condition (Non Event) | Unsafe Condition |
B1. Near Miss – No Harm – Didn’t Reach Patient – Caught By Chance | Didn’t Reach Patient – No Harm |
B2. Near Miss – No Harm – Didn’t Reach Patient – Active Recovery By Caregivers | |
C. No Harm – Reached Patient – No Monitoring Required | Reached Patient – No Harm |
D. No Harm – Reached Patient – Monitoring Required | |
E. Harm – Temporary Harm – Intervention Needed | Patient Harm |
F. Harm – Temporary Harm – Hospitalization Needed | |
G. Harm – Permanent Harm | |
H. Harm – Permanent Harm – Intervention Required to Sustain Life | |
I. Death |