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Jul 10, 2019

Study warns of increase in lethal falls for Americans over 75

Study Warns That Lethal Falls Among the Elderly Are on the Rise

According to new research published in JAMA, deaths from falls tripled among the elderly between 2000 and 2016, and these falls cost an estimated $50 billion in medical care annually. Fall prevention strategies are recommended for adults older than 65 years.

Posted in: Hospitals, Physicians

Tagged with: areas of concern, diabetes, patient care, patient safety, saving lives

Mar 13, 2019

ECRI Releases Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns for 2019

Diagnostic error, test follow-up, infection control and physician burnout top ECRI Institute’s 2019 list of “Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns for Healthcare Organizations.”

Posted in: Hospitals, Physicians

Tagged with: areas of concern, diagnostic errors, ECRI, electronic health record (EHR), patient harm, patient safety, physician burnout, reduce risk

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