Poor communication closely associated with patient safety incidents
1. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, poor communication was found to contribute to nearly a quarter of patient safety ...
Tag: medical error
Significant number of wrong-patient errors in radiology reports
1. In a retrospective review of over 1.7 million imaging examinations and interpretations, the estimated incidence of near miss imaging ...
Distinct NICU newborn naming linked to reduced error
1. With the implementation of a distinct and unique naming system in neonatal intensive care units (NICU), potential wrong-patient errors ...
Comprehensive recovery pathway improves patient outcomes in colorectal surgery
1. Length of stay, surgical site infection rate, and direct cost of care all improved with implementation of a colorectal ...