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Medical Malpractice Due to Communication Breakdowns in Healthcare System

Nov 02, 2023 by ArtiModi

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Medical malpractice claims due to communication breakdowns in Healthcare System are common and can result in serious harm to patients. Communication is a critical component of healthcare, as it involves conveying information accurately and effectively among healthcare providers, patients, and [...]

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Clinical Alarms: The Risk of Ignoring Them

Nov 06, 2014 by ArtiModi

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The Problem with Clinical Alarms Paying attention to a clinical alarm is crucial. What happens when a ventilator, IV pump, and feeding pump are all alarming – simultaneously? According to The Joint Commission, 98 alarm-related events were reported to them [...]

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Reporting Critical Test Results: A National Patient Safety Goal

Oct 20, 2014 by ArtiModi

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When we think of reporting critical test results, we usually think of results obtained through blood or radiological testing. The Joint Commission requires staff to report critical test results; this is a National Patient Safety Goal. But critical test results [...]

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Preventing the Misuse of Medication Vials

Jun 26, 2014 by ArtiModi

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Preventing infection from misuse of medication vials is a hot topic. The Joint Commission issued a Sentinel Event Alert on June 16, 2014 about the subject of misuse of medication vials. A nurse inserts a needle into a needle into [...]

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Insulin Overdoses: More Than a Simple Injection

Mar 08, 2014 by ArtiModi

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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 [...]

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Medical Malpractice Due to Communication Breakdowns in Healthcare System

Clinical Alarms: The Risk of Ignoring Them

Reporting Critical Test Results: A National Patient Safety Goal

Preventing the Misuse of Medication Vials

Insulin Overdoses: More Than a Simple Injection

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