The Root of the Problem in Never Events
What is a root cause analysis and why do hospitals need to do them? Who needs to be involved? Find out more here.
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What is a root cause analysis and why do hospitals need to do them? Who needs to be involved? Find out more here.
Everything we eat and are exposed to has the potential of crossing the placental barrier. Illicit drugs are among substances that are correlated with fetal demise.
Reporting of never events has been recommended by the Joint Commission since 1995. Find out more about reporting and policies related to it here.
It is difficult to know exactly why a fetus dies in many cases. Find out more about causes and investigation of stillbirths here.
There is a list of 29 issues that constitute “serious reportable” or “sentinal” events. Click here to find out which are the most common and to see the entire list.
How long does Psilocybin effect the user? How long can it be detected in urine? Does it come up in standard toxicology tests? Find the answers here.
What is a bad trip? Who has them? Does it mean the mushroom was bad?
How can you take Psilocybin? How does it affect you? Can you determine right from wrong when intoxicated? Find the answers here…
The active drug in mushrooms is called psilocybin, which is chemically related to Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD). Learn about history and uses here.
This is the final post for CLABSI and we finish up this month’s topic by covering the appropriate treatment for these severe infections – sign up for our newsletter so you can see the whole…
Patients should be knowledgeable about their own care and proactive in both their education and treatment. Read about what they can do here.
Strict attention to infection control practices is standard of care to any preventive strategy to central line infections. This responsibility for prevention falls on healthcare providers as well as patients who have central lines in…