Category: Hospital News
One Saturday evening when Phil Dyer was puttering around the garden of his home in Issaquah, he felt his heart begin to race, and his throat constricted so much that he could barely breathe. His wife drove him to the emergency department, a freestanding facility two miles away that’s operated by Swedish Medical Center.
UW students team up with local community groups to raise hepatitis B awareness among Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders and new immigrant groups.
Jackets will cost $20 for infant and youth sizes (up to 90 lbs) – all styles – and $30 for teen and adult sizes – all styles. When: Saturdays of June 18, July 16, Aug 20 & Sept. 17
Kay A. Branz was previously vice president of Communications and Marketing for the American College of Healthcare Executives based in Chicago.
Minor & James’ new dermatology division will be located at the First Hill Medical Building at 515 Minor Ave. in Seattle.
Today U.S. News & World Report magazine has placed Seattle Children’s Hospital among the nation’s top children’s hospitals for the 19th consecutive year.
In 1998 the Journal of the American Medical Association reported that autopsy results showed clinicians misdiagnosed the cause of death up to 40 percent of the time.
Panel discussion of nuclear energy, the Fukushima nuclear disaster and implications for the state of Washington. Panelists will give updates on: Health effects of radiation and their impact on Washington State. Status of the situation at the Fukushima reactor; overview of “hot spots” in our state. What citizens need to know that may not be [...]
Investigation concluded that Seattle Children’s transport nurses appeared to be confused about what they were allowed to do and whether they could administer medications without a doctor’s order–Seattle Times reports.
“Kimberly Hiatt made a mathematical error that led to the tragic death of an infant patient. Firing her simply absolved the hospital from their share of the blame,” Dr. Kevin Pho writes. “Instead, she should have been involved with the subsequent improvement process to prevent future errors.”
Doctors, nurses, and other health care workers are learning that a positive safety culture can improve patient care. What does safety culture in a hospital look like? — Dr. Carolyn Clancy explains.
Thought your hospital room was dirty? Did your nurse sometimes ignore you? If so, the hospital has a new reason to worry: Patient gripes soon will affect how much hospitals get paid by Medicare.
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Lost in translation: Lack of trained interpreters can lead to medical errors
Interpreter services at hospitals and other medical settings are often inadequate, forcing family members, including children, to step in, or the task falls to medical staff members who may not speak the language well.
Some insurers deny ER coverage to people who have been drinking
Laws in more than half the states permit insurers to deny payment for medical services related to alcohol or drug use. Faced with the prospect of not getting paid for care, some ER personnel sidestep the problem by simply not testing patients’ blood or urine for alcohol.
Travel insurance can protect your wallet — and your health on vacation
Think your regular health insurance policy will cover you if you get into medical trouble overseas?
Don’t bet on it.
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