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Monthly Archives: November 2010
New study identifies lack of improvement in health care
Temporal Trends in Rates of Patient Harm Resulting from Medical Care”, New England Journal of Medicine, 11/25/2010. Read at http://tinyurl.com/297884t This new study reviewed 2,341 patients’ records from stays at 10 North Carolina hospitals from 2002 to 2007. The reviewers … Continue reading
Negativity In A Negotiation Can Be Positive
When most people negotiate, they attempt to bond with the other negotiator in an effort to lay the groundwork for a positive encounter. As a result of adopting such a position, they negate the potential benefits that negativity can have … Continue reading
Create success on your own terms
Researchers frequently study traits of successful people. I find that it’s important for each individual to first define what success means to him/her. When you know this criterion for yourself, you can track, measure and attain it. Every adult seems … Continue reading
7 Essential Interview Tips for Legal Nurse Consultants
Interviews can always be daunting, but even more so for Legal Nurse Consultants (LNCs). Lawyers are no-nonsense types who can sniff out a lack of preparation or bluffing. They are sharp, perceptive, and looking for someone who can function on … Continue reading
Plaintiff winner #4: Sexual assault
How do sexual predators gain access to vulnerable patients? They may come in the form of an employee, visitor, staffing agency employee, or patient. The healthcare facility is obligated to know who it hires to provide care. Criminal background checks … Continue reading
Plaintiff winner #3: Dropped during transfer
The sound of a body hitting the floor can bring healthcare providers running. When the sound occurs when a nurse or aide drops a patient during transfer, the next sound may be, “Oh no.” This type of fall may occur … Continue reading
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Plaintiff winner #2: Suicide in the Hospital
Suicide in hospitals is more common than you think. The Joint Commission reports it is the second most commonly reported sentinel event with 816 events reported as of June 30, 2010. Most of these suicides occur in psychiatric hospitals, followed … Continue reading
Why is Litigation related to Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) on the Rise? by guest author Dr. Diane Krasner
Since the 1990s, wound care has taken a substantial leap forward. The new device was first marketed in the US by KCI (San Antonio, TX) in 1995 as the V.A.C. Therapy System. It efficiently provided a means to apply negative … Continue reading
