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OCTOBER 10, 2023

According to research from Johns Hopkins University , nearly 800,000 Americans become permanently disabled or die due to a misdiagnosis every year. One of the most effective ways to reduce this number is by focusing on patient safety in nursing. What is patient safety in nursing?

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MARCH 17, 2022

By ensuring that you have an equitable environment, you are creating an organizational culture that will attract and retain experienced staff and support your patients. How to meet diverse needs of patients with disabilities and cognitive or mental health impairments. How and when to use interpreter services.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The doctor attempted a vaginal delivery using forceps and a vacuum extractor, leading to the child suffering severe brain damage and other lifelong disabilities. Breakdowns in communication — Effective communication is the backbone of patient safety. These deviations can create grounds for litigation.

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Community Care

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Overhaul needed to end ‘inhumane’ hospital care of people with learning disabilities or autism, says CQC. ” The spokesperson said the trust was working with the CQC, police and NHS England and would “co-operate fully with all investigations” Police investigation.

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Community Care

JANUARY 19, 2023

Learning disabilities and autism The draft bill aims to strengthen safeguards for those with learning disabilities and autistic people. The draft bill would also remove learning disabilities and autism as conditions for which an individual could be detained for treatment under section 3 of the MHA.

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AUGUST 5, 2022

Parissa, a dentist at a large nonprofit homeless shelter, went on disability leave. It is important to consider how to provide equitable resources for patients regardless of where they live and what resources they have so that everyone has an equal opportunity to achieve the best health outcomes.

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