unintended event that has negative impact upon a care process
An infection acquired during a hospital stay.
A drug can be used as recommended but cause allergic reaction when the drug allergy was not known before the treatment.
An accident in connection to a care activity.
A mishap during correctly performed care activity.
Figure 111 — adverse event (UML Representation)
'Iatrogenesis' or 'iatrogenic' is a common cause of adverse events.
Adverse events can occur during appropriate care activities.