What are some examples of Never Events?

  • Wrong site errors during surgery
  • Scalding patients with heated surgical equipment
  • Retained foreign objects post-surgery
  • Misplacing of gastric tubes
  • Administering incorrect insulin doses
  • Use of incorrect implants/prosthetics
  • Overdose of methotrexate for cancer treatment
  • Administering medication incorrectly (i.e via an incorrect route)
  • Incorrect administration of midazolam during sedation