Nurse Understaffing Increases Medical Errors & Patient Harm
Nurse staffing is widely considered one of the most important factors determining hospital patient safety. Nurses spend the most time monitoring patients, recognizing changes in their condition, administering treatments,and coordinating care. Nurses Detect Deterioration Early Patients often show subtle warning signs hours before a medical emergency.A nurse may notice: • Changes in mental status• Falling […]
Do You Know About a Hospital Case We Should Report?
Hospital Watchdog investigates serious patient injuries, unexpected deaths, unsafe discharges, serious medical errors, and failures of hospital oversight. If you know about a case that you believe deserves public attention, we invite you to tell us about it. You may be: A patient or family member A healthcare professional A patient advocate An attorney or […]