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Obstetricians’ negligence leads to cerebral palsy, $9.6 million verdict for mother and child
The patient, an adult woman, was admitted to a medical center while 39 weeks pregnant in March 2002. On the day of delivery, the patient -
Personal communication improves handoffs
These are some of the primary changes made to improve the safety of patient handoffs at Akron (OH) Children’s Hospital:
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Corporate negligence can complicate med mal
Claims of corporate negligence can increase the stakes in a malpractice case, as plaintiffs seek the deeper pockets of the employer who hired and allowed a supposedly deficient healthcare provider to injure a patient. -
States say EMTALA doesn’t stop with admission
Complying with the Emergency Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) can be hard enough before court rulings give the rule a longer reach. Courts in Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan, and Tennessee have passed laws that make EMTALA applicable even after admission. -
EMTALA deficiencies rise, but why?
Recent data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) indicate that violations of the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) are on the rise. An EMTALA expert suggests there are several reasons: -
Patient sitters found effective in reducing falls
Patient sitters can be effective in reducing falls, and the savings can exceed the cost of the sitters. Hospitals should follow specific guidelines for a sitter program. -
Risk managers as whistleblowers: Is it ever the right path to take?
A risk managers allegations of fraud regarding her former employer are raising questions about the ethics of a risk manager becoming a whistleblower. Experts say the risk manager must exhaust all other remedies before reporting malfeasance to regulators. -
Congressmen aim to reduce med mal abuse
Seeking to lower healthcare costs and improve patient care by reducing medical lawsuit abuse and using evidence-based guidelines developed by doctors, medical liability reform legislation is being sponsored by Reps. Ami Bera (D-CA) and Andy Barr (R-KY). -
Fire during surgery on vocal cords results in $30 million for the injured patient
The patient, a 55-year-old woman, underwent surgery to have polyps removed from her vocal cords. The procedure took place at a hospital and was supposed to take only about 10 minutes, with the patient able to return home the same day. -
Health IT, drug shortages lead Top 10 safety concerns
Patient safety is a top priority for every healthcare organization, but knowing where to direct initiatives can be daunting. To help organizations decide where to focus their efforts, ECRI Institute has compiled its first annual list of the Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns for Healthcare Organizations.