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RCAs become RCA2s under new NPSF guidelines
<> Analysis is good, but acting on that information is what really makes a difference. That’s the message from the National Patient Safety Foundation, which revised its guidelines for conducting a root cause analysis. -
Revamped RRT and early warning system improves safety at pediatric hospital
A pediatric hospital reports improved patient safety from an early warning system that helps identify patients most at risk for a gradual but severe decline toward being critically ill.
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Anesthesiologist ordered to pay $500,000 after patient’s smartphone records insults
After a three-day trial, a Fairfax County, VA, jury ordered an anesthesiologist and her practice to pay a patient $500,000 for disparaging remarks made during surgery and a false diagnosis on his chart. The man might never have known about the offenses if he had not accidentally recorded the encounter on his smartphone.
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Warning! The Phone has Ears
Patients often record encounters with clinicians, usually so they can review medication instructions. But here's the downside.
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When does a hospital’s apology switch to being manipulation?
Risk managers have largely embraced the idea of apologizing after an adverse event and communicating fully with the patient or family members, in no small part because this approach has been proven to reduce malpractice costs. It just seems like the right thing to do and promotes a positive image of the hospital.
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Use of Clotbusters for Strokes is Widely Inconsistent
How likely are stroke patients to get clotbusters at your ED? Where the hospital is located can have a strong influence on the answer.
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Physician Habits Contribute Most to Antibiotic Overuse
Here's what a new study says about how individual physician preferences affect antibiotic overuse.
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Are Hospital NDAs Too Broad? Inconsistent With Your Mission?
A new analysis looks at the conflict between non-disclosure agreements and transparency.
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The Vitals - August 2015
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Compliance Mentor - July 2015