Connecticut Medical Malpractice: Pediatric Sepsis Protocol Reduces Risk 40%
by Gayle Sullivan, RN, JDOctober 31st, 2018
Sepsis is a complication from the body’s response to fighting off an infection that can cause organ shutdown, tissue damage, and in extreme cases, death. One in 10 children with sepsis will die, however, when mandated New York State protocols are followed within an hour of diagnosis, the risk of death drops 40%. The fact … Keep reading…
Connecticut Medical Malpractice: Communication Can Be Damaging
by Charles B. Price, Jr.October 28th, 2018
A study done at the University of Michigan found that communication between doctors and nurses can be damaging when it comes to patient care. Miscommunication between your nurse and your physician can lead to detrimental outcomes and may be labeled as Connecticut medical malpractice. Nurses and doctors approach patient care from different perspectives. The study … Keep reading…
Connecticut Medical Malpractice: 36% Of Hospitals Are Not Compliant With Standards
by Robert Messey, MD, JDOctober 25th, 2018
A new survey found that 36% of medical resonance imaging (MRI) providers do not comply with The Joint Commission’s standards for diagnostic imaging services. The standards, which are in effect for hospital and ambulatory care programs, require that MRI facilities should collect data on incidents where ferromagnetic objects unintentionally entered the MRI scanner room and … Keep reading…
CT Department of Public Health Fines 4 Nursing Homes
by Gerard McEneryOctober 22nd, 2018
The Connecticut Department of Public Health is charged with oversight of buildings and industries that are used by the public such as hospitals, schools, and even nursing homes. The DPH recently fined four Connecticut nursing facilities that put patient safety at risk. Gardner Heights Health Care Center in Shelton was fined $3,480 after a resident … Keep reading…
CT’s Graduated Driver’s Licenses Are Working
by Gayle Sullivan, RN, JDOctober 19th, 2018
Connecticut lawmakers put into effect a set of laws affecting teen drivers back on August 1, 2008. These laws, known as Graduated Driver’s License laws, have made an impact on teen driving. Prior to these laws going into effect 10 years ago, we saw an average of 18 teen auto crash deaths per year from … Keep reading…
Preventing A Connecticut Dog Bite Injury While Walking Your Dog
by Gayle Sullivan, RN, JDOctober 15th, 2018
Dog bites are more likely to occur when the weather is nice and mild as many dog owners take their dogs along with them to do outdoor activities. This increases the likelihood that the dog will be exposed to people and other dogs that it does not know along with new and unfamiliar places. These … Keep reading…