Definition of Adverse Events
Our Hospital Administrative Manual (HAM) policy defines an adverse event as, “an event that is a negative consequence of care that results in unintended injury or illness, which may or may not have been preventable.”
DPH Definition
DPH defines an adverse event as “Adverse” and describes a consequence of care that results in an undesired outcome. It does not address preventability. “Event” means a discrete, auditable, and clearly defined occurrence.
The following events require a report to DPH:
How to Report an Adverse Events
- Notify your manager.
- Notify a member of our regulatory team at regulatory@uchc.edu or 860-679-7015.
- Submit a report through the Safety Intelligence (SI) system.
* If the event involved a medical device, call Clinical Engineering at 860-679-2954 and immediately sequester the device.
Adverse Events must be reported to DPH no later than 7 days after the adverse event occurred.
If you are in doubt or unsure whether an incident is considered an adverse event, still reach out!