#patient-safety

#patient-safety

A 68-year-old patient at an Encompass facility in Jackson, Tennessee, was found lying in a pool of his own blood after staff turned off an alarm meant to alert nurses.

Mohammed Alazawi, 54, was sentenced to nine years for carrying out multiple unsafe and illegal circumcisions across the UK, including in the West Midlands.

"Where capacity was limited in local services, gaps in medical posts were sometimes covered by PAs, without taking into account their more limited training or ensuring that supervisors had the necessary understanding of the roles and the time and skills required to provide appropriate oversight."

The proposed California law, Assembly Bill 408, would allow physicians with substance abuse issues to enter a confidential diversion program without public disciplinary consequences.

Michael G. Ryan filed a lawsuit against Kaiser Permanente San Diego after developing a life-threatening infection post-knee replacement surgery, alleging lapses in sterilization at Zion Medical Center.

CQC inspectors found the leadership of the practice unable to demonstrate their "capability to deliver consistently high-quality care and treatment".

"This is a complex area of work and the government is carefully considering the patient safety commissioner's recommendations in full."

Trauma-informed care is a healthcare approach that recognizes how past trauma can shape a patient's experience, prioritizing emotional and physical safety.

"When it comes to someone's health, it is vital that a consultation takes place between a doctor and patient."

The HSE has acknowledged its failure in the administration of the Covid-19 vaccine to 13-year-old Ella Mockler Mulhern, revealing both the incorrect vaccine and the reuse of a needle.

Investigators described a poor culture at Cedar Court with a level of complacency and a lack of empathy shown towards people and their care.

The tribunal found Professor Richard Thompson's failures in caring for Martha Mills amounted to gross negligence, notably for not referring her to intensive care despite clear indicators of sepsis.

"Alice Figueredo's tragic death highlights severe lapses in mental health care, where Benjamin Aninakwa failed to act on numerous warning signs and self-harm incidents."

Nurses across the Big Apple are advocating for improved safety, staffing and administrational support, particularly during National Nurses Week.