Medical Error Prevention

False negative diagnoses are likely the largest source of death linked to medical errors in the United States, a new ...Read More »

EHR platforms are complex and costly and require a lot of planning to make sure they're a good fit for a health system. Here are 8 recommendations...Read More »

Here’s a quick rundown of the last five topics, along with resources and advice on how to tackle each one. ...Read More »

The wrong label on the wrong container in the laboratory can be dangerous, even lethal. Given the wide variety of chemicals, biologicals,...Read More »

Be sure you understand the requirements of your state or local fire authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) when evaluating the annual testing of your...Read More »

When reading a medical study, providers should focus more on the suggestions and solutions it offers—not just shocking or dramatic statistics,...Read More »

“Diagnostic error remains our greatest patient safety challenge. It’s an area for which we’ve had the fewest solutions to date, and it applies to...Read More »

Though strides have been made, there are still cases of patients getting the wrong drug or the wrong dose of medication. The ...Read More »

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