Half of Connecticut’s Hospitals Penalized For High Infection Rates

Roughly half (15 out of 31) of Connecticut’s hospitals have been penalized for having high rates of patient infections and preventable injuries while patients were hospitalized. Their penalty is the loss of 1% of their Medicare payments. The hospitals receiving this penalty are: Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, Torrington, CT The Connecticut Hospice, … Keep reading…

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Hospital Negligence: Hand Hygiene Contributes To Post-Surgical Infections

Hospital acquired infections (HAIs) account for roughly 75,000 deaths in the United States each year, according to the Center for Disease Control. In fact, according to a study published in the American Journal of Infection Control, 7% of patients who undergo surgery continue to acquire infections post-operation. Many of these infections are preventable through simple … Keep reading…

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Nurses In Poor Health Make 71% More Medical Errors

Much research over the years has shown that the registered nursing population suffers from depression more than any other profession. New research indicates that these levels of depression directly correlate with patient medical errors, which may be considered Connecticut medical malpractice. Fifty-four percent of nurses reported poor medical health. One-third had some degree of depression, … Keep reading…

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Connecticut Hospital Negligence: Hospital Security in the Spotlight

Doctors and nurses are not the only healthcare professionals against whom a medical malpractice claim can be filed; hospitals and healthcare facilities can also contribute to a patient’s lasting injuries. Recently, five Boston, Massachusetts hospitals were infiltrated by a New York City resident posing as a physician, who was dismissed from her program. This individual … Keep reading…

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Connecticut Medical Malpractice: Device Reps In OR Could Be Concerning

If you or a loved one is undergoing a surgical procedure that requires a medical device like a hip or knee replacement, bariatric weight loss surgery, certain cardiac procedures, among others, be sure the surgeon confirms who will be present in the operating room. It is not uncommon for sales representatives of medical device companies … Keep reading…

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Connecticut Medical Malpractice: Reducing Errors in Surgery By Limiting Mobile Usage

A series of studies have established the likelihood for medical malpractice errors in the operating room. Both surgeons and surgical staff can be distracted by mobile devices during surgery and these distractions combined with a deviation from the standard of care can cause the patient significant permanent injuries, including death. Just like distracted driving, distractions … Keep reading…

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Infected In the Hospital? It May Be Hospital Negligence

Did you or a loved have a recent hospital stay where you contracted an infection after receiving IV medication? This epidemic has become more and more prevalent leading to the Joint Commission issuing a Sentinal Alert on the misuse of medication vials. This type of personal injury would be considered hospital negligence. The misuse of vials … Keep reading…

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