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Study Finds High Rates Of Breathing Tube Errors In Ambulances
Study Finds High Rates Of Breathing Tube Errors In Ambulances When an emergency responder, EMT, or paramedic misplaces a breathing tube (also known as an...
The Deeper Problems With Surgical Errors
The Deeper Problems With Surgical Errors Environmental Concerns The hospital is responsible for providing care to patients in a time of need. Part of this...
Colorado Suspends Nursing Home With A Pattern Of Non-Compliance
Colorado Suspends Nursing Home With A Pattern Of Non-Compliance In the last 5 years alone, Colorado health officials inspected Union Printers Home (and its assisted...
Medical Malpractice By The Numbers
Medical Malpractice By The Numbers These grades are indicative of the level of care patients receive, and they are quite alarming. How Much Does Medical...
For Super Bowl 50, Some Nursing Homes Celebrated In Style
For Super Bowl 50, Some Nursing Homes Celebrated In Style A Little Fun Goes a Long Way at Nursing Homes Nursing homes have a responsibility...
Spinal Epidural Abscess Requires Prompt Diagnosis
Failure to Diagnose Spinal Epidural Abscess Because of the pain, fever, and risk of infection associated with spinal epidural abscess, doctors must perform the necessary...
What Is A Medical Never Event?
What Is A Medical Never Event? What Counts as a Never Event? Whether it’s a surgery performed on the wrong patient or a hospital-acquired bedsore,...
Is Nursing Home Residency Linked With Senior Depression?
Is Nursing Home Residency Linked With Senior Depression? Depression in Nursing Homes Is More Common than You May Think For those of us unable to...
Most Common Cause Of Spinal Epidural Abscess
What Causes Spinal Epidural Abscess? In one-third of the cases involving spinal epidural abscess, doctors cannot track down the cause of the condition. There’s no...