5 Ways To Prevent A Winter Connecticut Truck Accident
by Gayle Sullivan, RN, JDDecember 23rd, 2019
Winter weather conditions can make roadway conditions really treacherous for travel. Truckers, on the other hand, face pressure to remain on the roads because they are typically under delivery timelines. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports 324,000 truck accidents with 95,000 injuries. Snow, sleet, ice, freezing, rain, wind, and fog are all winter … Keep reading…
3 Ways To Protect Yourself When You Slip and Fall
by Gayle Sullivan, RN, JDDecember 20th, 2019
The winter months in Connecticut can make treacherous sidewalks and walkways even more hazardous with slippery snow and ice covering them. That’s why this time of year it is important to know how to protect yourself in case you do slip and fall and injure yourself on these types of walkways. Prevention is the best … Keep reading…
Connecticut Medical Malpractice: 10 Technology Hazards
by Robert Messey, MD, JDDecember 17th, 2019
It is no secret hospitals and health care providers are looking to streamline their processes. That also crosses over to the diagnosing and managing of health care. The ECRI Group issued a list of the top ten health technologies where things can go wrong. Surgical robotic procedures. Infection risk from sterile processing. Missing implant data … Keep reading…
11 Ways Medication Errors Can Occur In A Hospital
by Gayle Sullivan, RN, JDDecember 14th, 2019
Medication errors are incredibly serious and can cause significant, permanent injury to a patient, including death. The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists recently released guidelines for healthcare facilities for preventing medication errors and where they may occur, including: Safe storage Dispensing Preparing Patient admission Administration errors like wrong patient/drug Drug selection Planning for such … Keep reading…
Staying Safe In A Parking Lot This Winter
by Robert Messey, MD, JDDecember 11th, 2019
It is no surprise that a large number of Connecticut auto accidents occur inside a parking lot. In fact, 14% of all car crashes that cause damage, happen in a parking lot. Here are a few ways to stay safe while maneuvering your way through: Stay alert. Always watch for other cars and people speeding … Keep reading…
What To Tell Your ER’s Triage Nurse
by Gerard McEneryDecember 8th, 2019
If you’ve ever visited a hospital’s emergency room you’ve spoken to a triage nurse, but you may not be aware of how he or she affects how the patients are seen and treated by doctors. When you arrive at the ER, you will register. After a short wait (hopefully) you will then be called to … Keep reading…