--- title: Serious Deficiency Events description: Serious deficiency events are particular milestones in the corrective action process. 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Click ![](https://dyzz9obi78pm5.cloudfront.net/app/image/id/6696ae91e2c3b3e00d00b25a/n/1721151121339.png). The Add Serious Deficiency Event Code dialog box opens. 3. Click the text box and enter the new event code. 4. Click **Save**. Edit Serious Deficiency Events 1. From the menu to the left, click the **Tools** and select **Serious Deficiency Events**. The Serious Deficiency Events window opens. ![](https://dyzz9obi78pm5.cloudfront.net/app/image/id/6696af210293d8008107ed28/n/1721151264751.png) 2. Click on the title of the event you need to edit.  The **Edit Serious Deficiency Event** box opens. 3. Make your updates and click Save. #### Delete Serious Deficiency Events 1. From the menu to the left, click the **Tools** and select **Serious Deficiency Events**. The Serious Deficiency Events window opens.![](https://dyzz9obi78pm5.cloudfront.net/app/image/id/6696b014097a2f4d16003627/n/1721151508397.png) 2. 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