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Doesn’t a Never Event Mean it Never Happens? Unfortunately, Sometimes it Does
Objects left inside patients after surgery; deaths from medication errors; deaths or serious injuries from falls; surgeries performed on the wrong parts of patients’ bodies – these horrors do occur. Be sure your hospital has a Never Events policy. -
To Test or Not to Test? Choose Wisely
Immediately undergoing an image scan for low back pain is usually not helpful and can be harmful. -
Many Massachusetts Hospitals Earn an “A” for Patient Safety
Massachusetts scores second in the nation for the percentage of hospitals with an “A” patient safety rating.
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Be Safe – Check Your Hospital’s Patient Safety Rating Before an Admission
If you or a loved one is planning a hospital admission, find out the hospital’s patient safety rating. -
Weigh the Risks Before Electing to Be Induced or Have a Caesarean
Find out about increased risks to mother and child from early birth inductions and caesareans and how to research your hospital options.