Defending a "never event."
Shepperd JR. Defending a "Never Event". J Healthc Risk Manag. 2017;37(1):17-22. doi:10.1002/jhrm.21277.
Surgical fires are considered a never event. This commentary provides an overview of surgical fires, explains elements of the operating room environment that increase risks, and reviews legal responses for when such incidents occur. A past WebM&M commentary discussed operating room fires and strategies to prevent them.