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Heparin continues to pose a significant risk of dosage errors, and the recent tragedy involving actor Dennis Quaid's two young children has brought concern that hospitals have not taken the necessary steps to avoid this mistake even health care providers were warned about the risk a year ago. Risk managers must act now to avoid the same type of error, say medication safety experts.
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Occupational health professionals are reminded that a new standard from The Joint Commission requires accredited organizations to offer influenza vaccinations to staff. The Joint Commission requires that all accredited hospitals and long-term care accreditation programs:
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Question: What's the difference between an employee health nurse and an occupational health nurse?
Answer: "Occupational health" is a specialty with certification that requires knowledge of workers' compensation, injury prevention, and wellness.
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Kim YH. Health benefits of tea. Alter Ther Women’s Health. 2008;10:9-12
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Patients receiving a probiotic yogurt drink were protected from antibiotic associated bacteria.
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O’Mathuna DP. Therapeutic touch and stereotactic breast biopsy. 2008;10:12-13
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Large ED verdicts, all from 2007, may seem to be bellwether cases that portend a change in jury opinions. On the other hand, a recent report says that ED claims have decreased, with claims per 100,000 visits dropping to 3.4 in 2006, down from 5.8 in 2001.
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Guidelines for the management of febrile children dating back to 1993 have complicated liability risks for EDs since they were published, and continue to play a role in ED medical malpractice litigation, says Jim Wilde, MD, director of pediatric emergency medicine at the Medical College of Georgia, who also is fellowship-trained in pediatric infectious diseases.
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The introduction of vaccines that prevent bacteremia has significantly reduced the risk of serious bacterial infections associated with Haemophilus influenzae and Streptococcus pneumoniae. How does this impact liability risks when caring for febrile children?
