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Mixed Defense Rulings Related to Patient’s Death Yield Lessons Regarding Experts
Factually, there was no dispute about the patient’s cause of death — it resulted from an infection. Legally, the defendant physician’s initial challenge to the plaintiff’s case was not to directly attack that factual premise itself, but to instead challenge the plaintiff’s experts.
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Uptick in Surgical Fires Prompts Concern, Requires Action
A recent report on operating room fire safety warns that the risk of flash fires is a growing concern as hospitals see more use of high-tech and high-temperature devices in oxygen-rich settings.
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Speedy Response to Concern During Daily Safety Call
The daily safety call at Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD, often identifies issues that need attention. Some problems take a while to address, but others can be resolved quickly.
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Daily Safety Call Improves Care at Hospital
A Maryland hospital found that a highly structured daily safety conference call with key clinicians and administrators can significantly improve patient safety. Attendees report safety issues, receive updates, and can act quickly on concerns.
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Watch for ‘Hallucinations’ When Using AI for Healthcare
Artificial intelligence (AI) developers caution that there are limitations to the technology. Healthcare organizations must consider them when seeking the benefits AI offers. AI can be helpful, but it can introduce errors to the healthcare process.
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Safety Strategies to Minimize AI Risks in Healthcare
Patient safety and risk management strategies for AI in healthcare are crucial for avoiding liability and preventing medical errors.
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AI Creates Liability Risks for Healthcare Organizations
Artificial intelligence is entering a variety of industries including healthcare, where it offers the opportunity to improve diagnoses and patient care in many ways. The potential benefits come with significant risks that must be anticipated and mitigated.
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New Study: Hospital Surfaces Contaminated After Disinfection
Pathogenic persistence can be a problem even after routine disinfection of high-touch surfaces.
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COVID Shot 54% Effective in Preventing Infection
Immunization with the updated COVID-19 vaccine provided approximately 54% increased protection against symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection compared to no receipt of the updated vaccine.
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Seeking Your Own Path? Consider IP Consulting
Infection preventionists who are competent and confident, who can dress sharply and speak well, and are adept and finding and fixing the “core” of a problem, may want to go out on their own and become a consultant.