It’s very common to assume that wrong-site surgery means the surgical team operated at the wrong location. This can be a significant error leading to life-changing injuries for that patient. It could cause a disability, prevent them from working and lead to extensive...
Between the throngs of visitors and the daily triple-digit temperatures, summer can be a dangerous time to be on the road in and around Las Vegas. It’s also what safety experts call the “100 deadliest days of the year” for teen drivers. A dangerous time to be on the...
The majority of hospitals are very busy places. Many patients come and go within short periods, and others have to stay more long-term. When a patient gets to go home after a medical procedure, this is referred to as being discharged. Despite the demand for hospital...
If you haven’t heard the word door used as a verb, you may not be a cyclist. Cyclists run into this issue consistently and need to be wary. If you’re thinking of getting into riding on the street, you’ll be much safer if you know what it means to get doored and how...
A hospital can be full of the most talented medical staff and up to date equipment, but none of this matters if basic hygiene practices are not implemented. Over 1 million patients contract hospital acquired infections every year in the U.S. , and thousands of these...
