Connecticut Auto Accidents: Commuters Spending More Time In Vehicles
by Robert Messey, MD, JDFebruary 8th, 2019
It seems like our days are getting longer and longer. New data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that commute times have increased in the last five years. Connecticut commuters spend an average of 26 minutes each way getting to work with the national average being 26.4 minutes. Longer drives to work can mean less … Keep reading…
Connecticut Auto Accident: Headlights Are A Safety Concern
by Gerard McEneryFebruary 5th, 2019
Older headlights are a major safety concern for motorists and could be a potential cause of Connecticut auto accidents, according to a new study by AAA. Age and exposure to natural elements causes the plastic on headlight covers to deteriorate and discolor with age. Older headlights (over 11 years of age) have a light output … Keep reading…
Hospital Negligence: Hand Hygiene Contributes To Post-Surgical Infections
by Gerard McEneryJanuary 20th, 2019
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…
Connecticut Medical Malpractice: When Hospitals Fail At Discharge Plans
by Gayle Sullivan, RN, JDJanuary 17th, 2019
One in five patients are discharged from a hospital to a post-acute care center, according to a report from the United Hospital Fund. This report cites that both patients and their families face significant challenges in this next phase of recovery. Patients and families were found to face the following challenges: Less than 48 hours … Keep reading…
Connecticut Medical Malpractice: When Patient Engagement Reduces Diagnostic Errors
by Charles B. Price, Jr.January 11th, 2019
Diagnostic errors occur when physicians fail to perform certain tests, misread reports, or fail to explore all avenues of illness. This could be considered Connecticut medical malpractice. But new research has shown that diagnostic errors are a serious patient concern as they could be the cause for up to 17% of adverse events. This research … Keep reading…
Fall 2018: How Do Connecticut Hospitals Rank?
by Robert Messey, MD, JDJanuary 8th, 2019
The Leapfrog Group released its hospital rankings focused on transparency, quality and safety in the U.S. healthcare system. The scores were based on how well each hospital kept its patients safe from infections, injuries, errors and accidents. In the spring, Connecticut hospitals ranked 46 nationally. This ranking period we are down 1 spot to 47 … Keep reading…