Now more than ever, healthcare professionals are working hard and burning the candle at both ends. Employee burnout and workplace stress are at least as common in healthcare as in other fields. These can lead to negligence, carelessness, and forgetfulness as staff members are simply overwhelmed ...
The Leapfrog Group reported key decreases in certain healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) compared to the fall of 2022. Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) decreased by 38%, catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) decreased by 36% and methicillin-re...
Most errors can be attributed to theperformance deficitof a health care professional,meaning that the professionalpossesses the knowledge and trainingto carry out his or her duty but fails todo so.4Breakdowns in communicationamong health care team members alsocan be a problem. These include the use...
"Providers must be cognisant of these issues and continue to perform detailed medication review and reconciliation with their patients." ...doi:10.1007/s40014-012-1380-9Mohindru, PoojaKhanna, RajeshBhatia, S. S.Springer Healthcare News
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Medication errors can arise from a variety of factors, often stemming from a breakdown in communication or a lack of proper safeguards within the healthcare system. Here's a deeper look at some of the leading causes of medication errors: ...
Despite evidence showing that the causes of medication errors can be traced back to multiple factors in the health care setting, health care professionals still often feel that they are to blame. In a new study, health care professionals described a vari
Psychological distress is the most common negative outcome experienced by health care professionals after making medication errors, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland. After such events, turnover intentions and absenteeism we
News • Replacement of unnecessary medicinesAre placebos fair game in healthcare? New study confirms Using placebos in primary care to reduce overprescribing, conserve existing antibiotics and limit further resistance, is publicly acceptable, a new study shows....
drugs on a regular basis, according to the Agency for Healthcare and Research Quality. It only makes sense that medication errors are going to happen. It’s startling, however, to learn how often patients in hospitals are injured when healthcare workers arenegligentregarding prescription ...