2016 Hospital Rankings Are Out – How Did Connecticut Do?
by Gerard McEneryJune 27th, 2016
The Leapfrog Group released its Spring 2016 Hospital Safety Scores on Connecticut hospitals. Leapfrog Group is a non-profit organization focused on transparency, quality and safety in U.S. healthcare system. The scores were based on how well each hospital kept its patients safe from infections, injuries, errors and accidents. Last year, Connecticut hospitals ranked 36 nationally. … Keep reading…
Thinking of Placing a Loved One in a Nursing Facility? Read This First
by Charles B. Price, Jr.June 27th, 2016
An Orange, Connecticut-based hospice facility was recently fined by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH). The company was cited for multiple violations including failure to create an adequate plan for pain management, not informing patients of costs and not providing timely care. Additionally, the company is required to hire a health care consultant for … Keep reading…
New to Motorcycles? Follow These 5 Tips For New Riders
by Robert Messey, MD, JDJune 24th, 2016
Motorcycling is thrilling and exciting but, there are also some very real safety concerns motorcyclists should follow when getting out on the road. Get licensed. Make sure you get your Connecticut motorcycle endorsement. You must first have a Connecticut driver’s license to obtain this endorsement and then pass a DMV approved safety course. State Approved … Keep reading…
Connecticut Medical Malpractice: 10 Technology Hazards
by Robert Messey, MD, JDJune 21st, 2016
It is no secret hospitals and health care providers are looking to streamline their processes. That also crosses over to the diagnosing and managing health care. The ECRI Group issued a list of the top ten health technologies where things can go wrong. Endoscope reprocessing. Endoscopes are difficult to disinfect. This creates a heightened risk … Keep reading…
Can Citizens Improve Patient Diagnosis?
by Gerard McEneryJune 15th, 2016
Is it possible that laypeople with zero medical knowledge can help in diagnosing sick patients? Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, the Jefferson Center, and the Society to Improve Diagnostic Medicine think so. This project has formed “citizen juries” to have informed deliberation and make recommendations for action on various social issues. … Keep reading…
Understanding Connecticut Car Seat Safety Laws
by Gayle Sullivan, RN, JDJune 9th, 2016
It is important for anyone traveling in a motor vehicle to understand the safety laws designed to protect them. This includes our state’s littlest passengers. Safe Kids Connecticut is a non-profit organization that works to prevent child injuries. The Connecticut car seat laws are: Infants should be rear-facing until they are both a minimum of … Keep reading…