Patient Safety

Read: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Makes Security Improvements After Fatal Shooting

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Makes Security Improvements After Fatal Shooting

In September, a man shot and killed his elderly mother who was staying in the intensive care unit at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center.

Read: Is The HITECH Act Working? A Summary of its Effect on Healthcare

Is The HITECH Act Working? A Summary of its Effect on Healthcare

Below we summarize the HITECH Act’s success based on the goals of its creators.

Read: Discharged Patient Arrested for Refusing to Leave Hospital Dies in Jail

Discharged Patient Arrested for Refusing to Leave Hospital Dies in Jail

A homeless man who was treated at Norman Regional Hospital was arrested for refusing to leave; he died two hours later in jail.

Read: MSU President Resigns Hours After Larry Nassar Sentencing

MSU President Resigns Hours After Larry Nassar Sentencing

MSU president Lou Anna Simon announced her resignation the same day former USA Gymnastics and MSU physician Larry Nassar was sentenced to up to 175 years.

Read: Knife-Wielding Patient Fatally Shot by Guards at Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Knife-Wielding Patient Fatally Shot by Guards at Barnes-Jewish Hospital

The 46-year-old patient was fatally shot by two security guards after he emerged from a treatment room wielding two knives.

Read: Man Captures Video of Possible Patient Dumping at UM Medical Center

Man Captures Video of Possible Patient Dumping at UM Medical Center

The woman, who was wearing just a hospital gown and socks, was escorted out of the University of Maryland Medical Center by four security officers.

Read: Patients Sue Prince George’s Hospital After OB-GYN Faked Identity

Patients Sue Prince George’s Hospital After OB-GYN Faked Identity

A former OB-GYN obtained his medical license using a fake name and a fake Social Security number and also had a false passport, visa and birth certificate.

Read: Best Practices for Preventing Healthcare Cybersecurity Breaches

Best Practices for Preventing Healthcare Cybersecurity Breaches

Healthcare cybersecurity breaches can be devastating, but there are resources available to help you prevent cybersecurity attacks and develop best practices.

Read: Geisinger Holy Spirit Hospital Cited After Patient Dies Under Restraint

Geisinger Holy Spirit Hospital Cited After Patient Dies Under Restraint

The patient became combative and was held down by two security guards while a physician and a nurse applied the restraints.

Read: Family of Mental Health Patient Found Dead in Woods Files Lawsuit

Family of Mental Health Patient Found Dead in Woods Files Lawsuit

The man’s sisters are suing several parties after he wandered away from an appointment and was found dead three months later.

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