The Joint Commission's role in sentinel events includes _____.
A) Performing onsite reviews as the result of all sentinel events
B) The possibility of placing the organization on accreditation watch status
C) Requiring sentinel events to be reported within 45 days of an event
D) Withdrawing accreditation for reporting of sentinel events

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The Joint Commission's role in sentinel events includes the possibility of placing the organization on accreditation watch status. While the Joint Commission does require sentinel events to be reported within 45 days, they do not perform onsite reviews as a result of all sentinel events, nor do they withdraw accreditation for reporting of sentinel events.

The Joint Commission's Role in Sentinel Events Includes _____