The process for transferring a patient from one provider to another can cause serious injury if information falls through the cracks. “Handoff” is the term used when a patient is being transitioned for care by another provider, team, or service. As medical care becomes increasingly specialized, more providers may be caring for a patient. With … Continued
A study from the UK points to ubiquitous, but often preventable medication errors in pediatric units. Medication errors are considered the most common type of medical mistake. For children, medication errors are particularly dangerous and are estimated to occur three times more often than among adult patients. According to a Sentinel Alert from The Joint … Continued