#patient-safety

#patient-safety

We are striking because patients cannot get the best care due to hospital management's staffing decisions that have led to a staffing crisis, said Melissa LaRue, a nurse in Ascension Saint Agnes' intensive care unit. During contract negotiations, we have put forward many proposals to address our concerns about patient safety and safe staffing. We want Ascension to come to the bargaining table so we can reach an agreement that puts patients first.

A 68-year-old patient at an Encompass facility in Jackson, Tennessee, was found lying in a pool of his own blood after staff turned off an alarm meant to alert nurses.

Mohammed Alazawi, 54, was sentenced to nine years for carrying out multiple unsafe and illegal circumcisions across the UK, including in the West Midlands.

Michael G. Ryan filed a lawsuit against Kaiser Permanente San Diego after developing a life-threatening infection post-knee replacement surgery, alleging lapses in sterilization at Zion Medical Center.

CQC inspectors found the leadership of the practice unable to demonstrate their "capability to deliver consistently high-quality care and treatment".

Chris Day, the whistleblowing NHS doctor, alleges that Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust misrepresented the patient safety dangers he reported, further raising concerns about their transparency.

"This is a complex area of work and the government is carefully considering the patient safety commissioner's recommendations in full."

Trauma-informed care is a healthcare approach that recognizes how past trauma can shape a patient's experience, prioritizing emotional and physical safety.

Kaylie Bailey's daily reminder of a beauty treatment that nearly killed her after receiving illegal Botox injections. She paid Gemma Gray £75 for the injections.

AI in healthcare is increasingly demonstrated to be beneficial, as evidenced by numerous stories of patients attributing their lifesaving experiences to AI tools like ChatGPT.

VA maintains that the new EHR system will be critical for streamlining care for veterans and improving clinician retention, as the outdated system reduces operational efficiency.

The suspension of Perfection Plastic Surgery's license underscores serious patient safety concerns and regulatory failures regarding essential medical equipment and risk management protocols.

Investigators described a poor culture at Cedar Court with a level of complacency and a lack of empathy shown towards people and their care.

The deep cleaning process in dental clinics ensures a transition from merely clean surfaces to fully sterile environments, protecting patients and staff alike.

The tribunal was of the view that, as more serious and unexplained factors had come into play, there were clear points when Prof Thompson should have taken action.

A total of 8,199 patients were left waiting for a bed this month in Irish hospitals, highlighting ongoing issues of overcrowding and inadequate capacity.