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Question 9#

A Serious Incident does NOT need to be declared for investigation in which of the following instances?

A. Wrong site surgery
B. Allegation of abuse by a nurse
C. A computer server failure resulting in permanent loss of electronic patient records
D. A multiple trauma patient dying within 24 hours after emergency nephrectomy
E. A retained swab post-operation

Correct Answer is D

Comment:

Answer D

Reporting of serious incidents in the NHS should be aligned to the national framework produced by the National Patient Safety Agency ‘Serious Incident Reporting and Learning Framework (SIRL)’. This framework was introduced to ensure consistency in definitions of serious incidents, roles and responsibilities and clarify legal and regulatory requirements. A full list of serious incidents requiring investigation are available in the document ‘National Framework for Reporting and Learning from Serious Incidents Requiring Investigation’.