A Texas dentist’s routine procedure on an 8-year-old patient ended abruptly when staff became suspicious of her sobriety. Authorities in Sherman quickly responded, resulting in her arrest on charges of treating the child while allegedly intoxicated.
Memorial Health is imposing new rules to reduce the spread of respiratory illnesses in its hospitals. Under these guidelines, each patient can receive no more than two visitors at a time, and all visitors must be adults with no signs of sickness.
A patient’s unsettling experience reveals that depression and suicidal thoughts may strike without any official warning on a drug’s label. Experts caution that it can take years to detect some psychiatric side effects, underscoring the need for vigilance.
Frye Regional Medical Center welcomed Michael Steffan as its new assistant chief nursing officer, entrusting him with vital responsibilities including nursing operations, quality improvements, and workforce development. His appointment reflects the hospital’s continued commitment to patient safety and strategic planning.
At its 28th annual Cheers Awards, the Institute for Safe Medication Practices spotlighted leaders who have advanced medication safety nationwide. By harnessing innovative technology and best practices, these champions demonstrate an unwavering commitment to reducing healthcare risks and enhancing patient well-being.
A Pennsylvania nurse’s confession to killing three patients and attempting to kill more than a dozen others has shocked many. Two sisters from the Pittsburgh area share their personal encounters with this now-admitted serial killer, underscoring serious concerns about patient safety.
A nursing home in Iowa faces scrutiny after inadvertently locking a resident outside during a thunderstorm. The resident spent the entire night in the rain, leading to a citation against the facility.
After her husband was tragically killed in an MRI accident, Adrienne Jones-McAllister shares her heartbreaking story of loss and the harrowing details of that fateful day.
A Camilla woman has been awarded $70 million by a South Georgia jury after losing both legs above the knee due to an alleged medication overdose and botched medical care.
Despite advanced software, harmful medication errors persist with current infusion pumps. The innovative Ivenix system aims to change that by enhancing drug delivery efficiency and patient safety.
