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Events that fall under more than one category

The reporting requirements for a small number of adverse events may need to be explored in more than one of the categories presented.

For example, a wrong site surgery may also have resulted in a very serious infection in the patient.

We offer the following guidance:

  • Use this tool to follow one reportable event category to learn your reporting obligations for that category.
  • Re-enter the tool to follow the second reportable event category to learn of any additional reporting requirements.
  • If you need to report both facets of the incident to either the Department of Public Health or the Board of Registration in Medicine, submit only one report to each agency detailing both outcomes.


The Patient Safety Navigator is provided by the Betsy Lehman Center for informational purposes. You cannot submit adverse event reports or other data through the Navigator. Your use of the Navigator will not be monitored, and no data will be collected beyond what is explicitly noted in the Website Privacy Statement. Although the Betsy Lehman Center intends to maintain the Navigator’s contents, we cannot guarantee that the information will be accurate, complete, or up-to-date at all times. You should be aware that regulations and reporting systems are subject to change without our knowledge or could be interpreted differently by the agencies that oversee them. By using the Navigator, you agree that you are solely responsible for determining any reporting obligations applicable to you or your organization. For further terms and conditions, see the Terms of Use.
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