Tag Archives: medication error

Do You See What I See? by Pat Iyer

From behind, the group of people walking in front of me through Newark Airport last week looked like a family. There was an older woman, a young couple, and a baby being pushed in the stroller. I filled in: grandmother, … Continue reading

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The Fifth Element of a Medical Malpractice Case by Pat Iyer

Linda (name changed) was admitted to an inner city hospital due to leg pain. She wandered through the hospital, searching for something. When she came upon an unlocked medication cart sitting in the hallway, she found it. She took a … Continue reading

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How a medical malpractice suit can make a difference by Pat Iyer

Why do people file medical malpractice suits? One reason is to get answers about what happened to result in the injury. Another is to prevent the same thing from happening to another person. Although risk managers, practitioners, and administrators may … 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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