Tuesday, August 24th, 2010
By Kester Freeman
Former CEO, Palmetto Health
There was a case several years ago that involves a mistake involving a feeding tube being coupled with a tube that entered a pregnant woman’s vein, instead of with the tube that entered her stomach. It is such a sad story that not only led to the woman’s death but also [...]
Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010
By Jennifer Mitchell
Editor, Action for Better HealthcareÂ
Understanding the inner workings of your hospital is important and can help patients with everything from negotiating a lower hospital bill to finding the highest ranking hospital employee when you are not happy with the care you are receiving.
An article in SmartMoney offers advice about 10 hospital secrets you [...]
Monday, March 1st, 2010
American Medical News has written an informative article regarding how checklists are helping to lower infection rates in a group of hospitals in Michigan.
While checklists are not the final answer when it comes to decreasing infection rates, experts such as Peter Pronovost, MD, PhD and Atul Gawande, MD, MPH, explain how checklists are certainly impacting the [...]
Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
By Jennifer Mitchell
Editor, Action for Better Healthcare
A nurse in Texas is being prosecuted after reporting a physician she worked with to the local medical board for allegedly performing unauthorized surgical procedures.
The case is attracting attention from state and national nursing associations that worry if the nurse is found guilty, it will prevent others from coming forward [...]
