Healthcare Risk Management – July 1, 2007
July 1, 2007
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Los Angeles hospital settles homeless 'dumping' case and avoids charges
More than a year after an elderly hospital patient was found wandering a crime-ridden area in a hospital gown and slippers, the nation's largest HMO agreed in a settlement with the city to changes aimed at ending the dumping of homeless patients on streets. -
Center reduces falls with lift champion, ergonomics
A comprehensive program of education and changes in procedures has virtually eliminated falls at a surgery center in California. -
Silicone implants are back, but little reason to fear
Silicone breast implants are now available for cosmetic purposes after a long hiatus, and chances are good that surgeons are using them in your operating rooms. -
Guest Column: Patient lists can be trade secrets, need protection
In today's competitive world of health care, lawsuits involving claims of misappropriation of trade secrets are becoming increasingly common among competitors. -
Hospital changes stroke care to improve safety
The quality and safety of stroke care in U.S. hospitals can be vastly improved if risk managers first understand how patients may be injured as a result of medical mishaps, according the experience of Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. -
CMS revises guidelines on informed consent
Under newly revised interpretive guidelines from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for informed consent, hospitals are required to list all people performing "specific significant surgical tasks." -
Legal Review and Commentary: Doctor's failure to monitor possible drug reaction leads to toxicity for child and $600,000 settlement
After receiving treatment at a hospital for an infection of his heel bone, a young boy was discharged with instructions for his mother to administer antibiotics several times a day for the next three weeks. -
Legal Review and Commentary: Machine tips over while patient is asleep
A woman in therapy following knee replacement surgery was using a continuous passive motion machine to aid in strengthening her knee without her muscles being used. She fell asleep while using the machine, and it subsequently tipped over and twisted her knee. -
Patient Safety Alert