Critical incident definition

Critical incident means an occurrence or set of events inconsistent with the routine operation of the facility, or the routine care of a consumer. Critical incidents specifically include but are not necessarily limited to the following: adverse drug events; self-destructive behavior; deaths and injuries to consumers, staff and visitors; medication errors; consumers that are absent without leave (AWOL); neglect or abuse of a consumer; fire; unauthorized disclosure of information; damage to or theft of property belonging to a consumers or the facility; other unexpected occurrences; or events potentially subject to litigation. A critical incident may involve multiple individuals or results.

Critical incident means any one of the following events:

Critical incident means an occurrence or set of events inconsistent with the routine operation of the facility, or the routine care of a client. Critical incidents specifically include but are not necessarily limited to the following: adverse drug events; self-destructive behavior; deaths and injuries to clients, personnel, volunteers and visitors; incidents involving medication; neglect or abuse of a client; fire; unauthorized disclosure of information; damage to or theft of property belonging to a client or the facility; other unexpected occurrences; or events potentially subject to litigation. A critical incident may involve multiple individuals or results.

Examples of Critical incident in a sentence

• In the event of a Critical Incident involving a Member, Provider shall immediately take steps to prevent any further harm to the Member and to respond to the Member’s emergency needs, if any.

• Provider shall cooperate with any investigation of a Critical Incident by Horizon, a Governmental Authority, or their designee.

• Provider may make an initial report to Horizon verbally, but any verbal report must be followed with a written report within two business days from the date of the Critical Incident.

• Critical Incident causes immediate and significant disruptions affecting critical life safety or business transactions services.

• Both Witness and Involved Officers are required to meet with and otherwise cooperate with the Civil Division of the City Attorney’s Office as requested with regard to the investigation and subsequent defense of any civil litigation that may arise from a Critical Incident.

More Definitions of Critical incident

Critical incident means any incident where the outcome or consequence of that incident is likely to result in serious harm to any individual; or significant community impact; or significant impact on public confidence in the Authority, including the provision of the Purpose;

Critical incident means a reportable incident that may include, but is not limited to: Abuse; neglect; exploitation; death; environmental hazard; law enforcement intervention; emergency services; severe harm; abduction; elopement; sexual abuse or assault; and flame or unanticipated smoke, heat, or flashes occurring during an episode of Member care.

Critical incident means an actual or perceived event or situation that involves crisis, disaster, trauma, or emergency.

Critical incident means any unintended event that occurs when a Patient receives treatment in the Hospital that results in death, or serious disability, injury or harm to the Patient, and does not result primarily from the Patient’s underlying medical condition or from a known risk inherent in providing the treatment;

Critical incident means any event encountered by emergency service personnel

Critical incident means any event encountered by emergency service personnel within the scope of their employment which causes them to experience unusually strong emotional reactions that have the potential to interfere with their ability to perform their jobs or that may interfere with their personal lives.

Critical incident means a situation in which there is probable cause to believe that a person is holding a hostage while committing a crime or who is barricaded and resisting apprehension through the use or threatened use of force. [RR 1993, c. 1, §105 (COR).]