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Healthcare associated infections (HAIs), also known as nosocomial infections, are a significant, yet often preventable, patient safety issue. The World Health Organization defines HAIs as “infections occurring in a patient that are acquired during th…

The appearance of misrepresentation of employee benefit coverage can create liability in situations where an employer is perceived as misrepresenting the nature of benefits. In addition, administrative errors leading to a failure to pay disability or…

Shoulder dystocia (SD) is an obstetrical emergency that requires prompt, knowledgeable, and systematic management.  While there are a number of factors associated with the increased risk of SD, the factors lack sufficient sensitivity to enable the re…

Wrong client, site, and procedure encompasses procedures performed on the wrong client, wrong body part, wrong side, wrong level (e.g., spine), and incorrect procedures. As these incidents are generally considered to be preventable, they can be diffi…

Injuries caused by falls and handling and transfer incidents can result in significant disabilities with loss of independence and associated costs for clients and visitors. Safety is fostered by both fall prevention strategies and safe client handlin…