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22 strategies called most effective for patient safety
After analyzing 41 patient safety practices, an international panel of patient safety experts has identified 22 strategies that should be adopted right away. Enough evidence exists that health systems and institutions can move forward in implementing these strategies to improve the safety and quality of health care, the panel says. -
Cesarean section rates vary widely among hospitals, changes are suggested
The rate of cesarean (c-section) deliveries varies significantly among hospitals across the country, according to a recent study, ranging from 7% of all births at the hospital with the lowest share of cesarean deliveries to 70% at the hospital with the highest rate. -
Undertreatment of pain creates new risk
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The quest begins to measure effectiveness of risk management
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Ergonomics rule flexes its muscle
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Legal Review & Commentary: IV inserted to nerve results in radial nerve injury: $155,000 arbitration award
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Legal Review & Commentary: Improper IV leads to amputation
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Legal Review & Commentary: Infant’s IV results in $300,000 GA verdict
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Reducing patients’ risk may lead hospitals to bow to pressure
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Guidelines could help save on bottom line