A leading patient safety organization recently released a detailed plan on how to prevent serious medication errors during the care of surgical…
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The COVID-19 pandemic caused many disruptions. One disruption was the cancelling of surgical procedures. According to the American Society of Anesthesiologists, almost…
The federal government has a new plan to help prevent one type of catastrophic commercial truck accident. Nearly 5,000 people died in…
The evidence of the deadly dangers of speeding drivers is clear. According to the latest federal data, speed is a factor in…
Miscommunication among healthcare providers during hospital patient handoffs can lead to serious medical errors and patient harm. What should be done to…
Another grim result of the COVID-19 pandemic could be an increase in fatal drunk driving crashes. The pandemic has been stressful. Stress…
Sentinel events are broadly defined as preventable medical errors that seriously harm patients. They also are called “never events” because their potential…
Missouri has a plan to greatly reduce fatal motor vehicle crashes over the next several years. It hinges on curbing three common…
Hospital-acquired infections are one of the most serious types of avoidable medical errors. A group focused on improving patient safety has outlined…
According to a newly released report, over half of all doctors will be sued for medical malpractice during their careers. Medscape, an…
Driver error is a leading cause of fatal car accidents. But other factors out of a driver’s control, such as poorly designed…
A recent review of medical malpractice claims identified the most common causes involved in lawsuits resulting in significant verdicts for the injured…
The trucking industry has once again been polled about its top concerns, and once again the safety of other drivers is nowhere…
Breast cancer is one of the most deadly cancers for women. Unfortunately, it is often misdiagnosed. Misdiagnosis is a common but potentially…
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 5,005 people were killed in commercial truck accidents in 2019, continuing an upward trend…
While there are many causes of serious medical errors, from miscommunication among providers to defective medical devices, a leading patient safety organization…
According to the most recent finalized data provided by the federal government, 5,005 people died in crashes with commercial trucks in 2019….
Recent research has shown that unclear communications – even seemingly minor – among healthcare providers can lead to potentially serious surgical errors….
Are tired drivers more likely to crash? The answer is yes, according to a Missouri study released in May. The University of…
Just over 5,000 people died in commercial truck crashes in 2019. Seven out of every 10 were occupants in vehicles other than…
Medical care in a hospital’s emergency room can be challenging given the serious conditions of many patients. But not every decision or…
Several common causes of catastrophic trucking accidents are the subject of potential legislative fixes currently making their way through Congress. The U.S….
What are the potential benefits and dangers of employing technology to prevent medication mistakes, one of the most serious and common medical…
April was National Distracted Driver Month. New statistics show why this awareness effort is so needed and so worthwhile. Despite previous public…
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