Pronunciation: /ˈnɛvər ˈɛvənt/
noun an event that should never occur, especially in a medical setting
A1 A never event is a serious medical error that should never happen.
A2 Patients should be informed about never events to prevent them from occurring.
B1 Hospitals have strict protocols in place to avoid never events.
B2 Medical professionals are trained to recognize and prevent never events.
C1 The occurrence of a never event can have serious consequences for both the patient and the healthcare provider.
C2 Healthcare organizations face severe repercussions if a never event occurs under their watch.
formal A never event is a serious medical error that should never happen in a healthcare setting.
informal Dropping a surgical instrument inside a patient is considered a never event.
slang Messing up a simple procedure like giving the wrong medication is a total never event.
figurative Forgetting your best friend's birthday is a social never event that you should never let happen.
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