A "Never Event" as defined by CMS includes:

a. bariatric surgical procedure.
b. myocardial infarction.
c. poor blood sugar control.
d. coronary artery disease.


ANS: C
Poor blood sugar control is an event that CMS deems not to be consistent with quality patient care rendered to hospitalized individuals.

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