August 3, 2016 | By: Jennifer Lux
According to the latest data published by the CDC in September 2015, more than 1/3 of the adult population is considered obese. Coupled with often other complex health conditions this growing patient population brings with it new challenges for the EMS provider.
Based on industry data and recent findings from event data being submitted to the PSO, the Center for Patient Safety is issuing a Safety Watch as these patients have been found to have an increased risk of:
Some suggested safe practices include:
Resources:
http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/adult.html
http://www.emsworld.com/article/10654895/prehospital-bariatric-care
A recent Pennsylvania case shows how courts narrowly interpret the PSQIA, ignoring the D & A pathway and the clear language of the Final Rule. (Ungurian v. Beyzman, et al., 2020 PA Super 105). The cour
The Center for Patient Safety wants to share this important harm-prevention advice from The Joint Commission and its Sentinel Event Alert: Managing the Risks of Direct Oral Anticoagulants. The Joint Commis
Issue: A number of events reported co CPS’ Patient Safety Organization (PSO) demonstrate poor handoff communication about the patients’ infectious disease status Examples include: Patient with
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