by JKF Foundation | Oct 9, 2008 | Articles of Interest
Published in: Journal of Patient Safety Issue/Volume: Volume 4, Number 2, June 2008 Written by: Charles R. Denham, MD 10/9/2008 – Click here to download the entire report.
by JKF Foundation | Oct 2, 2008 | Articles of Interest
Published in: ScienceDaily Issue/Volume: October 2, 2008 10/2/2008 – The results suggest that it is important to ensure that learning occurs not just in the person who made the mistake but also among their peers, said the study’s lead author, Lauris...
by JKF Foundation | Oct 1, 2008 | Articles of Interest
Published in: New York Times Issue/Volume: October 1, 2008 Written by: Kevin Sack 10/1/2008 – Medicare, which provides coverage for the elderly and disabled, has put 10 “reasonably preventable” conditions on its initial list, saying it will not pay when patients...
by JKF Foundation | Sep 25, 2008 | Blog Post
On Wednesday the Josie King Foundation and the Johns Hopkins Hospital Department of Nursing recognized nine nurses, one clinical technician and one support associate for their work in patient safety at Hopkins Hospital. These professionals were nominated by peers in...
by JKF Foundation | Sep 25, 2008 | Articles of Interest
Published in: New York Times Issue/Volume: September 25, 2008 Written by: Anemona Hartocollis 9/25/2008 – The goal is to prevent potentially dangerous mistakes, like giving the wrong food to an allergic child, or allowing a patient with balance problems to walk...
