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Speedy Response to Concern During Daily Safety Call
The daily safety call at Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD, often identifies issues that need attention. Some problems take a while to address, but others can be resolved quickly.
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Daily Safety Call Improves Care at Hospital
A Maryland hospital found that a highly structured daily safety conference call with key clinicians and administrators can significantly improve patient safety. Attendees report safety issues, receive updates, and can act quickly on concerns.
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Watch for ‘Hallucinations’ When Using AI for Healthcare
Artificial intelligence (AI) developers caution that there are limitations to the technology. Healthcare organizations must consider them when seeking the benefits AI offers. AI can be helpful, but it can introduce errors to the healthcare process.
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Safety Strategies to Minimize AI Risks in Healthcare
Patient safety and risk management strategies for AI in healthcare are crucial for avoiding liability and preventing medical errors.
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AI Creates Liability Risks for Healthcare Organizations
Artificial intelligence is entering a variety of industries including healthcare, where it offers the opportunity to improve diagnoses and patient care in many ways. The potential benefits come with significant risks that must be anticipated and mitigated.
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Jury’s Defense Verdict Upheld for Physician Accused of Improper Treatment of Bone Infection
There are multiple avenues for defendants to prevail and secure a defense verdict. In this case, the defense experts showed that the treatment provided for osteomyelitis met care standards and that the progression of osteomyelitis in the lower extremities of certain patients, especially with certain comorbidities, is not always preventable despite the efforts of providers.
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Untreated Heart Condition Leads to Death, $14 Million Verdict
This case highlights a common type of medical malpractice: diagnostic errors, including failed or delayed diagnosis.
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AHA Launches Patient Safety Initiative to Share Data, Success
The American Hospital Association is launching a national initiative intended to provide a platform and resources for hospitals to track their patient safety efforts and scale them nationally.
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Apologizing Still Works, But Ensure It Is Done Correctly
Saying “I’m sorry” after an adverse event has become more accepted in recent years to express the clinician or administrator’s sincere regret at the unfortunate outcome, which was discouraged for many years for fear it would be seen as a legal admission of guilt. On the contrary, it has been shown to diffuse the emotions of a patient or family member and diminish the likelihood of litigation. But exactly how those words of regret are spoken can be important.
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Volunteers Need Screening and Training to Avoid Liability Risks
Volunteers serve many important roles in a hospital, but they can bring potential liability. A risk mitigation plan can help healthcare organizations make the most of volunteers without exposing themselves to undue risks.