If a sentinel event occurs, the healthcare organization is required to:

a.) develop new personnel guidelines and standards
b.) incorporate a complaint procedure
c.) monitor improvements to see if they are effective
d.) send a complete report to the Joint Commission


Answer: c.) monitor improvements to see if they are effective

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