Category:
patient safety
DVTs can cause pulmonary embolism after surgery
Prosecutors allege that the Tyler, Texas nurse intentionally caused air embolisms, stroke, and death
Texas doesn't allow physician assistants to have a totally independent scope of practice
Texas doesn't allow nurse practitioners to have a totally independent scope of practice
False Claims Act lawsuit alleges pattern of major patient safety breaches
Any sedation or anesthesia in a dental office comes with risks
American College of Cardiology issues expert guidance on when DOACs should be held before surgery
Pandemic legislation, response leaves standards intact
Inadequate nurse staffing by many hospitals and facilities preceded COVID-19
Texas nurses have an independent duty to ensure patient safety