Tag: Medical Errors
Rules-Based Electronic Triggers Effectively ID Missed Opportunities in Diagnosis
Findings seen for treat-and-release emergency department visits at Veterans Affairs health care sites
One in 14 Hospitalized Patients Face Harmful Diagnostic Errors
Majority of harmful diagnostic errors tied to delays, with more than half resulting in severe harm
Diagnostic Errors Common in Hospitalized Adults Who Die, Move to ICU
23.0 percent experienced a diagnostic error; errors contributed to temporary harm, permanent harm, or death in 17.8 percent
Cases of Pediatric Therapeutic Errors Related to ADHD Meds on the Rise
Likelihood of experiencing a serious medical outcome or being admitted to a health care facility was increased for children younger than 6 years
Recommendations Developed for Avoiding Perioperative Medication Errors
Enhanced policies, as well as technological solutions that can reduce opportunity for error, should be explored and adopted
Misdiagnosis Common for Suspected Myelodysplastic Neoplasms
About one-third of cases were reclassified following central review; receipt of inappropriate meds reported in 7 percent of misdiagnosed cases
Report Quantifies Misdiagnosis of Dangerous Diseases in the United States
Total serious harms extrapolated to affect 795,000 in U.S., with 15 dangerous diseases accounting for half of serious harms
Medication Errors Reported Frequently by Home Care Service Nurses
Increased odds of not making medication-related errors found for nurses who had attended training within last two years versus longer period
Pharmacies Often Not Notified of Discontinued Rx
Interventions, including phoning pharmacies and enabling CancelRX in electronic medical records, may reduce risk for medication safety events
More Medical Errors Reported for Nurses With Poor Physical, Mental Health
Likelihood of having better physical health up for nurses who perceived that worksite was very supportive of well-being
