patient safety Archives

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Diagnostic Errors Are More Common Than You Think

Norm Wu - 4/6/2021 - 3

Diagnostic mistakes are an under-appreciated source of patient safety errors, yet most of us will experience one in our lifetime.

Non-Technical Skills for Surgeons Can Be Life Savers

Margaret Cary, MD, MBA, MPH - 12/3/2020 - 4

Surgeons should hone their non-technical skills (communication, teamwork, leadership) as they are key elements of patient safety.

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Chronic Wounds: How Self-care Can Help Speed Healing

Jeffrey Nelson, Ph.D. - 9/20/2020 - 0

Optimal self-care for patients with chronic wounds includes dressing changes, good nutrition, and recognizing warning signs of infection.

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Why Medical Translation and Medical Interpretation Services are Key in Quality Healthcare

Mark Blackwood - 7/9/2020 - 0

All industries need translators and interpreters who are trained in […]

Telehealth Project to Help Atrial Fibrillation Patients During COVID Crisis

Patricia Salber, MD, MBA - 4/23/2020 - 1

A telehealth project to improve treatment for patients at highest risk for stroke has been launched by PPAHS and supported by a BMS-Pfizer Alliance Grant

A Fatal Medical Error: Lack of Care or Lack of Caring?

Margaret Cary, MD, MBA, MPH - 11/4/2019 - 4

A family doctor relates the sad story of a fatal medical error that killed her friend Bob and ended up influencing her work for years to come.

How Technology is Changing Nursing Practice for the Better

Elaine Francis, RGN - 5/21/2019 - 1

Technology is changing nursing practice, making it easier to acquire patient data. One possible benefit: nurses may be freed up for more time with patients.

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Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring Training is Crucial to Patient Safety

Mark Simon, M.D., CMO - 3/31/2019 - 0

Routine, rigorous fetal heart rate monitoring training is key to ensuring good outcomes for moms and babies during labor and delivery.

Early Diagnosis of Sepsis is the Key to Saving Lives

Michael Wong, JD - 2/14/2019 - 1

A doctor describes his personal experience of surviving sepsis. He is now a passionate advocate of early diagnosis and treatment of the disease.

The Promise of Failure Analysis in Healthcare

Brian Baker - 10/18/2018 - 0

The makers of Learjet collect data & program what is learned about critical system failures in order to improve flight safety. Healthcare should do the same.

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When Digital Devices Distract Doctors, Mistakes Can Happen

Shelley Rizzo, RN, MSN, CLNC, CPHRM, CPPS - 10/3/2018 - 4

Digital distraction is emerging as a threat to patient safety & physician well-being. Patient care is a high-risk activity that requires undivided attention.

The Moral Dilemma of Learning Medicine from the Poor

Rachel Pearson, MD, PhD - 9/8/2018 - 3

Student-run clinics provide healthcare to the poor, but also provide opportunities for students to practice their skills on people with no other options.