Connecticut Medical Malpractice: Transgender Surgery Complications
by Gerard McEneryJune 6th, 2018
When an individual decides to undergo a gender reassignment surgery, the risks are just as great as any other surgery. Those risks include: Anesthesia accidents Brain injuries Medication errors Surgical errors Postoperative complications According to Connecticut law, medical malpractice is the deviation from the standard of care by a healthcare professional that causes permanent injury … Keep reading…
Spring Has Sprung! Protect That Head!
by Gayle Sullivan, RN, JDJune 3rd, 2018
Spring has sprung! It is a great time to review Connecticut helmet and safety laws for cyclists. Connecticut motorcycle accidents and Connecticut bicycle accidents do happen and it is important to understand safety laws to avoid injury and a citation. Motorcycle Helmet Laws Motorcycle operators over the age of 18 years are not required to … Keep reading…
Connecticut Medical Malpractice: Overriding Patient Alarms Can Be Dangerous
by Charles B. Price, Jr.May 31st, 2018
A new study from Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston found that overriding alerts that are relevant can lead to patient harm. Hospitals use alarms to monitor patients and when technology is utilized more frequently. The study examined clinical decision support alarms in nearly 2,500 (July 2016 to September 2017) over-ridden alerts in 712 unique … Keep reading…
Top Sentinel Events of 2017
by Robert Messey, MD, JDMay 28th, 2018
A new Sentinel Event entered the top 10 events for 2017. The Joint Commission, a not-for-profit organization that accredits healthcare facilities, issued its list of top Sentinel Events for 2017. Sentinel Events are those that result in patient death, significant permanent injury, or significant temporary harm where life must be sustained. The top ten events … Keep reading…
Connecticut Seat Belt Laws May Extend To Backseat
by Gerard McEneryMay 25th, 2018
The Connecticut legislature is debating a law that would make the use of seatbelts a requirement for all vehicle passengers. Current law makes seat belts a requirement for all drivers, front seat passengers, and rear seat passengers ages 7 to 16 years old. Children under the age of seven are required to be in an … Keep reading…
Connecticut Medical Malpractice: 10 Patient Safety Concerns
by Charles B. Price, Jr.May 19th, 2018
Connecticut medical malpractice occurs when there is a deviation from the standard of care that leaves the patient with a significant, permanent injury including death. There are times when hospitals and their employees are liable for these injuries. It is also no secret hospitals and health care providers are looking to streamline their processes. This … Keep reading…