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The Broselow-Luten System

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Britnell 2015] Broselow tape performed better than APLS method in Chinese children. K 2020] In Mexican children, the Broselow differed from actual weight by <10% in 46-64% of patients. Khouli 2015] In South Sudan, the Broselow system overestimated weight by 26.6% Patient safety in the pediatric emergency care setting.

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The ‘Hidden C’

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High levels of incivility correlate with adverse outcomes for patients, staff, and the organisation. Riskin (2015) showed that rudeness accounted for a 12% reduction in diagnostic and procedural performance in a simulated resuscitation. staff wellbeing/turnover and patient safety) can boost engagement. 2015 May;30:656-74.

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Improving Care for Patients with a Non-English Language Preference (NELP)

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have limited English proficiency according to the 2015 U.S. 5 Despite these protections, NELP patients face numerous health disparities compared to their English-proficient counterparts. Improving patient safety systems for patients with limited English proficiency: a guide for hospitals. Lion KC, et al.

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Medical Malpractice Insights: On-call trauma surgeon unavailable. Patient dies in ED.

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The goal of MMI-LFL is to improve patient safety, educate physicians and reduce the cost and stress of medical malpractice lawsuits. The hospital’s Mass Casualty Policy should be implemented if only one trauma surgeon is on call and 2 or more patients arrive needing immediate surgery. Patient dies in ED.

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Medical Malpractice Insights: Back to Basics

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The goal of MMI-LFL is to improve patient safety, educate physicians and reduce the cost and stress of medical malpractice lawsuits. August 31, 2015) “Relationships between nurses and physicians matter” OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing Vol. To opt in to the free subscriber list, click here. Siedlecki, S.,

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Policy Playbook: Labor Actions and Unionization in Healthcare

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2015 Nov 25;351. “Patient deaths do not increase during doctor strikes: But action should be organized in such a way that patient safety is not compromised, say US experts.” Retrieved from www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/11/151125233018.htm What are the consequences when doctors strike?

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Incivility in Critical Care:  adding insult to the injuries

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The quality of patient care can be determined by the working relationship, and incivility negatively affects these professional partnerships, regardless of the craft group. An effective interprofessional partnership is pivotal to patient safety. Organizational Dynamics [Internet] 2015:44:4: 258-265. Acad Manage J.