Category Archives: Joint Commission

Never Events

Within the medical malpractice area, lawsuits involving the never events are frequently won by plaintiffs. The liability/errors that resulted in that outcome, along with the labeling of these errors as “never events”, makes it easier for jurors to understand that … Continue reading

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Plaintiff winner #1: Wrong patient/wrong site surgery

Operate on the wrong patient or wrong side of the body? Unthinkable, you say? According to a new study, surgeons do this 40 times a week! A study of more than 27,370 adverse events self-reported by Colorado physicians was published … Continue reading

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2010 National Patient Safety Goals by Pat Iyer

The Joint Commission has released the 2010 National Patient Safety Goals. The Joint Commission sets standards for, evaluates, and accredits more than 16,000 healthcare organizations and programs in the United States. These include hospitals and home health agencies as well … Continue reading

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How much error can we tolerate in health care? by Pat Iyer

The Joint Commission, one of the preeminent bodies that accredits a wide variety of healthcare organizations, is shining a spotlight on the critical role of leadership in reaching a zero-defect level of safety. Although other industries, such as aviation, manufacturing, … Continue reading

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What Nurses Think: Patient Safety by Pat Iyer

What change in healthcare would lead to the greatest improvement in patient safety? A survey of nurses found these answers: Mandated staffing ratios: 48.2% Better communication between nurses and doctors: 29.3% Electronic medical records: 14.2% Automated medication administration: 8.3% Source … Continue reading

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Insulin: More than a simple injection

Have you litigated cases involving insulin overdoses? Insulin is commonly used to control the blood sugars of juvenile or Type 1 diabetics. It is a mistake to take this seemingly harmless drug for granted. Insulin is one of the most … Continue reading

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