You know what you’re in for when the charge nurse tells you, “Get your roller-skates on.” For those unfamiliar with the phrase, you can likely infer that it is going to be a busy day, so much so that walking... Read More
First, seat belts rock. I’ve seen the saving power both personally and professionally. Secondly, how in the world is it possible that 19 states have no primary seat belt laws (in which passengers are required to wear seat belts and... Read More
If you’ve practiced for any amount of time, chance are, so have you. According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, “never events” are 28 outcomes that should never occur in a health care setting.” Most of them result... Read More
So someone else has been thinking about how QR codes can impact healthcare. Check out IBM’s commercial.... Read More
Near misses are often referred to as “close-calls” or “good catches.” They’re potentially harmful events that never reach the patient. Nurses catch them every day, often because the nurse is the last link to the patient. Conversely, when nurses do... Read More