Sentences with phrase «patient safety issue»

«Depending on what function the user ID / password provides within the code, the range goes from affecting how the device operates - a patient safety issue - to changing data - integrity - to complete shutdown to accessing patient information,» he says.

It also delivered key messages to inform the focus of healthcare workers and the public on hand hygiene as a core patient safety issue.

The publication's cover article, Two Decades of Best Lawyers, highlights Lubin & Meyer's leadership on patient safety issues, which has earned the firm recgonition nationwide.

While Lubin & Meyer's leadership on patient safety issues has earned the firm nationwide recognition, it has no intention of resting on its laurels.

«Two Decades of Best Lawyers,» highlights Lubin & Meyer's leadership on patient safety issues, which has earned the firm recgonition nationwide.

He regularly lectures to clients on a variety of patient safety issues.

Submits recommendations and provides feedback for improvements or alerts for possible patient safety issues Has a good knowledgeable of and follows policies and procedures.

Pharmacy technicians are now more dependent upon automation to assist them in their new role dealing with patients» prescriptions and patient safety issues.

Not exact matches

In a statement to the Journal, a Theranos spokesperson noted that «excellence in quality and patient safety is our top priority and we've taken comprehensive corrective measures to address the issues CMS raised in their observations.»

While patient safety, clinical informatics, data analytics, and improving quality outcomes remain top of mind among hospital - based healthcare IT leaders, cybersecurity and data privacy and security issues have risen nearly to the top of the list of concerns of those leaders.

She deliberately and cynically attempted to limit the impact and downplay the seriousness of the issue, but that's exactly what I would expect from a woman who holds protecting the status of midwives and pushing natural birth ahead of patient safety.

NHS England has today issued a Patient Safety Alert rapidly notifying the healthcare system — and specifically midwives — to the possible risks associated with the use of these heated birthing pools at home.

«We are pleased to continue to work with all parties to protect patients and ensure the safety and well - being of thousands of hospital workers and other health care professionals across the state,» the statement issued Wednesday afternoon read.

Respondents in this year's survey pointed to five main causes of the field's less than favorable reputation: drug and product recalls such as the withdrawal of Avandia; safety issues such as the discovery of problems with raw material from China used in medical products; scandals, including evidence that pharmaceutical companies have failed to release data from trials whose results cast doubts on their drugs» safety and efficacy; lawsuits brought against companies that failed to warn patients of problems with their products; and ethical issues such as kickbacks for physicians promoting specific medications.

Protecting public health is also an issue of patient safety.»

In 2009, the now defunct National Patient Safety Agency raised the alarm about the use of cement and associated patient harm during hemiarthroplasty and issued guidance to the NHS on how to minimise thePatient Safety Agency raised the alarm about the use of cement and associated patient harm during hemiarthroplasty and issued guidance to the NHS on how to minimise thepatient harm during hemiarthroplasty and issued guidance to the NHS on how to minimise the risks.

As for the report's lack of data showing broader patient safety problems, he adds, «the issue that led to the Red Team should be evidence enough of a problem.»

The Suleman brouhaha showed that even routine uses of reproductive technologies can be fraught with issues that bear on ethics and patient safety.

«The recommendations developed by our work groups should be paired with those issued by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) in 2011 in its report «Health IT and Patient Safety: Building Safer Systems for Better Care,»» said Dr. Farley.

Almost as soon as the DNA - testing companies opened their doors, regulators took action: The New York State Department of Health issued 37 cease and desist orders in 2007 and 2008 to companies offering these tests, citing concerns about patient safety and inadequate licensing.

His research interests include patient safety and health care quality issues, as well as effective use of electronic medical records.

Under his direction, from 2003 to 2007, the agency brought a new level of commitment to public health, with special emphasis on emerging issues such as bioterrorism and emergency preparedness, as well as health disparities, patient safety and creation of the Illinois Regenerative Medicine Institute to support stem cell research.

In the June 2008 issue of Quality & Safety in Health Care, the researchers report that medical testing errors led to lost time, lost money, delays in care, and pain and suffering for patients, with adverse consequences affecting minority patients far more often.

We had a publication, entitled» Physician Response to Patient Reports of Adverse Drug Effects,» in the August issue of the journal, Drug Safety.

The long term safety is unknown though, and patient do sometimes experience more serious issues like vision disturbances which can sometimes lead to blindness.

But, the real issue is patient safety.

Additionally, a Japanese study published in the October 2008 issue of The Journal of Cardiology examined the clinical effectiveness and safety of infrared blood pressure therapy, as compared to standard therapies for patients with chronic heart failure.

Issues to be litigated include whether amalgam is deemed an implant, which would require manufacturers to provide proof of safety, and whether the toxicity warnings that are given to dentists via labeling requirements should also be given to patients.

He is also passionate about teaching, pain management, and issues pertaining to patient safety.

Job Description: • Represents the Kansas City Pet Project in a professional, polite and enthusiastic manner • Assists the veterinarians on a daily basis with preparing surgery patients, health assessments, and treatments of animals • Assist in medical rounds with Shelter Veterinarians or identifying animals that need to be seen by a Shelter Veterinarian • Administer medications to both cats and dogs in accordance with veterinarian's prescribed doses and ensure all treatment protocols prescribed for sick / injured animals are performed timely, safely, and humanely • Responsible for following best practices for sanitation protocols in all veterinary clinic and isolation areas to reduce / eliminate disease transmission • Input all medical notes, health assessments, vaccinations, surgeries, treatments, etc., into PetPoint • Provides support for other departments, such as Intake, Foster, Placement & Transport, or Adoptions by assisting as needed for vaccinations, deworming, blood draws, etc. • Prepares and sanitizes surgical instruments / packs each day to ensure packs are ready for use the following day • Assists with discharging animals to the public post-surgery or following up with sick pet appointments, explaining any medical issues, medications, after care instructions, etc. • Ensures adequate medical supplies and medications are available and reports any shortages to Vet Clinic Manager • Enforces and maintain KCPP safety and cleanliness, and all health and security rules and procedures • Follows disease prevention procedures and completes cleaning of veterinary clinic areas daily and ongoing throughout the day to decrease biological risks to humans and other animals • Care, feed, and safely handle animals to avoid injury to persons / animals • Properly store and maintain inventory of medical supplies, including Schedule II narcotics • Performs laboratory analysis techniques to assist Shelter Veterinarians • Reads, understand, interpret, and apply department policies and procedures • Prepares reports and other written materials in a logical, concise, and accurate manner • Functions calmly in situations that require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy • Communicates effectively with a variety of individuals representing diverse cultures and backgrounds and function calmly in all situations which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact and diplomacy • Treats employees, representatives of outside agencies, volunteers, and members of the public with courtesy and respect • Provides prompt, efficient and responsive service for all phone calls forwarded to the Vet Clinic.

Tighter regulations also help to eliminate, if not minimise, the issue of non-specialist doctors carrying out cosmetic surgery in non-accredited facilities, which again, is putting patient safety at risk.

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Part two, from the Aug. 26, 2008 issue, looks at the tensions between the patient safety movement and the medical malpractice system.

According to a study published in a recent issue of Health Management, Policy and Innovation (HMPI), there was no negative impact on patient safety when approximately 900 University of Miami Health System doctors received sovereign immunity from medical malpractice claims while working at 1,600 - bed government - owned Jackson Memorial Hospital (JMH), which is protected by sovereign immunity as a government entity.

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She also helps health facilities prepare and interpret hospital bylaws, develop risk management strategies, and handle privileges issues and confidentiality of medical information matters relevant to patient safety.

Furthermore, a new safety warning issued by the FDA cautions consumers and medical professionals of a potential risk of bone fractures in patients using Invokana.

The FDA has issued an important safety warning for patients taking drugs for «Low Testosterone.»

We provide legal information, advice, assisted referrals and select representation to patients of the St. Michael's Academic Family Health Team who are low - income and are have legal issues affecting their well - being, such as experiences of discrimination, personal safety, and problems with employment, housing, etc..

At the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Department of Labor, Department of the Treasury and 21 other agencies, officials are working on hundreds of major regulations that touch on a variety of issues, including the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the Dodd — Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, and workplace safety.

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It wasn't until 2011 that the US Food and drug Administration issued a safety communication notifying the public that Actos's label had finally been modified to come with the warning that using the medication for longer than a year may significantly increase a patient's chances of getting bladder cancer.

This is why it is important Parliament properly scrutinises two forthcoming Bills which address medical innovation and so raise issues of patient safety: the Medical Innovation Bill in the House of Lords, and the Access to Medical Treatment (Innovation) Bill in the House of Commons, which is unpublished at present.

In May 2015, the FDA issued a safety communication warning patients about the risk of ketoacidosis from Invokana.

Under his direction, he brokered a consensus on issues including protecting patient safety and court funding.

This requirement gives victims control over decision making about their health information where their safety could be at issue, helps promote trust between patients and providers, and is consistent with health care providers» ethical obligation to seek patient authorization whenever possible before disclosing protected health information.

Hnatiw says hospitals will continue to wrestle with how to balance the competing issues of autonomy and privacy versus patient safety.

Charted and recorded information in client files.Tracked client movement on and off the unit by documenting times and destinations of clients.Checked facility for open windows, locked doors, malfunctioning smoke detectors and other safety hazards.Quickly responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.Documented all patient information including service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.Conducted outreach, advocacy and rehabilitative services for regular cases and crisis intervention.

Essential work responsibilities of a Dental Office Manager are: measuring dental care quality, solving patient issues, supervising the processing of dental claims, implementing marketing campaigns, tracking expenses, preparing budgets, scheduling patient appointments, assisting dentists and other employees, ordering supplies, storing patient data, making sure the office has a pleasant appearance, and adhering to hygiene and safety regulations.

Research and resolve dosage conflicts, potentially harmful drug interactions, insurance issues and other matters to ensure patient safety / wellness and build customer loyalty