Pennsylvania Study Shines Light On Medical Mistakes

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Pennsylvania Study Shines Light On Medical
Mistakes
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When was the last time you got help from a nurse?
they are willing to bet you see a nurse a few
times a year, whether it is when you see your
primary care doctor or go to the hospital. Nurses
are the first line of defense for our health, the
ones that do so much of the work to make their
better. However, their work environments greatly
affect patient outcomes according to a new study.
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At The Weitz Firm, they are standing by if you or
a loved one has been injured due to a mistake
made by a medical professional. When you need a
Philadelphia hospital negligence attorney, call
today so they can secure the compensation you
deserve.
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What Can Happen?
Everyone knows that nurses play a crucial role
when it comes to healthcare. They are almost
always the first person to see a patient in the
hospital and they the ones expected to carry out
the doctors orders. As this Infection Control
Today article states, nurses are often the last
line of defense against medical errors and unsafe
practices.
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But What Happens If a Nurse Makes an Error in The
Hospital?
They know that medical mistakes are the third
leading cause of death in the US, killing up to
250,000 people each year and injuring millions
more. Mistakes do occur and they now know that a
nurses work environment plays a major role in
patient outcomes. A study by the Penn Nursings
Center for Patient Outcomes Policy Research
shows that better work environments were
associated with lower odds of negative outcomes.
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What Kind of Mistakes Do Nurses Make?

• Medication Errors Nurses are the ones who
  typically administer medications to patients, so
  they are the last line of defense when it comes
  to ensuring the patient is getting the right
  medication at the correct dosage.

• Failing to Treat When patients come to the ER,
  a nurse is usually the one doing triage to
  determine the level of injury and what response
  needs to be made. They could fail to recognize an
  emergency and do not treat a patient quickly
  enough.

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Infections
Healthcare-acquired infections are common and
often caused due to hospital infection protocols
not being followed. Nurses should always check
high-risk areas (IVs, open wounds, recent
surgical sites, etc.) and should always disinfect
between patients.
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What Happens Now?
Do not hesitate to contact legal assistance if
you or a loved one have been injured due to the
negligence of a nurse or other healthcare
professional in the hospital. The Weitz Firm
specializes in these cases and will work
diligently to secure compensation for all of your
incident-related expenses, including
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Coverage for all medical expenses related to the
mistake
Compensation of lost wages and Benefits if you
cannot work
Loss of enjoyment of life damages
Pain and suffering damages
Punitive damages against the responsible party
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attorney, you can contact at 267-587-6240.
Address 1528 Walnut Street 4th
Floor Philadelphia, PA 19102 Website https//www.
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