In recent years, most branches of the medical field have suffered from an increased issue of understaffing. This has led to issues like hospital overcrowding and staff working long, grueling hours. Unfortunately, these hours affect more than just the staff who suffer...
Is dehydration evidence of nursing home abuse?
When you decided to move your elderly parents into a nursing home, you hoped you could trust the staff at the facility to provide adequate care. Still, according to reporting from NPR, nursing homes across the country are experiencing record staffing shortages. This...
What do you know about the reasons for wrong-site surgery mistakes?
During a recent visit to the hospital, you learned your surgeon operated on the wrong body part. You know you likely have grounds for legal action, but you do not understand how the mistake happened. WebMD explores various reasons for wrong-site surgery mistakes. By...
Medicare & Medicaid Services imposes penalties on 786 hospitals
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently identified 786 U.S. hospitals that had higher infection and patient injury rates than others. These hospitals, some of which have otherwise sterling reputations, will face the penalty of being paid 1% lower...
Medicare & Medicaid Services imposes penalties on 786 hospitals
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently identified 786 U.S. hospitals that had higher infection and patient injury rates than others. These hospitals, some of which have otherwise sterling reputations, will face the penalty of being paid 1% lower...
University of New Mexico Hospital is facing legal action
You count on hospitals to provide you with the optimal care for your condition. Most patients know that they won't get perfect care in the emergency room; however, they still expect care that aligns with or exceeds the established standard of care. A patient who is...
Risk factors for patient harm in emergency rooms
Emergency room care depends largely on the doctors who work in the department. The problem is that they don't always provide the care that the patient needs to avoid suffering more harm. There are several reasons for this, but each of these is manageable if the...
Hospital errors can kill innocent patients, even children
Parents who know their children need medical care will take them to the doctor. When the situation isn't something that can wait for an appointment, they visit the emergency room. They expect that their child can get proper care there, but this isn't always the case....
Falls in hospitals are classified as ‘never events’
Patients who are in the hospital need to receive care that is tailored to their needs. For some, this involves being placed under fall precautions because it isn't safe for them to get up and move about without help. It is imperative that these individuals have fast...
Lax cleaning methods in hospitals can harm patients
Patients in a hospital are dependent upon the hospital staff members to do many things for them. One of these is cleaning the room. Unfortunately, when housekeeping staff members don't do their jobs appropriately, the patient can suffer some serious health dangers....