
In new federal estimates, the number of people killed in motor vehicle accidents spiked 7% in the first quarter of 2022 compared…
In new federal estimates, the number of people killed in motor vehicle accidents spiked 7% in the first quarter of 2022 compared…
A leading patient safety organization recently released a detailed plan on how to prevent serious medication errors during the care of surgical…
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…