Posts in February, 2020

Study Finds High Rates of Breathing Tube Errors in Ambulances Feb 28

When an emergency responder, EMT, or paramedic misplaces a breathing tube (also known as an esophageal intubation), the results ...

The Deeper Problems with Surgical Errors Feb 24

We know that miscommunication and misdiagnosis are key problems that make surgical errors prevalent in today’s healthcare system. ...

Colorado Suspends Nursing Home with a Pattern of Non-Compliance Feb 18

Nursing homes have a clear obligation to protect their residents from preventable harm, especially because many senior residents ...

Medical Malpractice by the Numbers Feb 07

When it comes to the nation’s list of unsafe hospitals, Maryland is home to at least four. Back in 2017, The Leapfrog Group gave ...

For Super Bowl 50, Some Nursing Homes Celebrated in Style Feb 06

A Little Fun Goes a Long Way at Nursing Homes Nursing homes have a responsibility to care for all the daily living needs of their ...