Patient Safety Infographic

+ PATIENT SAFETY Facts: Over 400,000 people die each year from preventable errors in hospitals. 1 out of every 25 patients that enter a hospital will get an infection there. Be familiar with the Patient Bill of Rights for your state. Patient's Bill of Rights Patients are typically entitled to: 1 Quality care in a hospital with no discrimination or bias. 2 An environment that is safe, clean and free of neglect or abuse. 3 Be informed and involved in all health decisions and care. 4. Have their privacy protected and personal information kept confidential. 5 Be prepared when they leave the hospital with a continued care plan. Most Common Patient Safety Issues:- Health Care Acquired Infections: Such as a superbug, sepsis, or from the reuse of improperly disinfected medical tools. Diagnosis Errors: Failure to diagnose, misdiagnosis or delay in diagnosis. Vulnerability of Computerized Medical Devices: Devices can be hacked, giving the wrong dosage of medication and therefore harming a patient. Medication Errors: Wrong combinations, wrong dosage, or wrong medication. Home or Post-Acute Care Following Discharge: Hospitals failure to create and follow so that a patient does not require re-admittance. with a plan Become a proactive partner in your healthcare. Communication is key. Be empowered. Ask healthcare providers to: 1. Double check medications; 2. Wash hands appropriately and take required precautions to reduce spread of infections; 3. Clarify their diagnosis and get second opinions; and 4. Take necessary care and precautions to prevent falls. While in the hospital, what to do if you see an error: 1. Do not wait to report an incident. 2. In the event that you suffered an injury as a result of an error, contact an attorney to discuss your rights. Sources: http://www.injurylawyer.com/practice-areas/medical-malpractice/ http://www.hospitalsafetyscore.org/what-is-patient-safety http://www.cdc.gov/HAl/surveillance/ http://health.usnews.com/health-news/patient-advice/slideshows/5-common-preventable-medical-errors/2 http://npsf.site-ym.com/ http://www.aha.org/content/00-10/pcp_english_030730.pdf http://www.beckershospitalreview.com/quality/1T0-top-patient-safety-issues-for-2016.html http://www.aha.org/content/00-10/pcp_english_030730.pdf IR THE ROTHENBERG LAW FIRM LILP A PROUD HISTORY OF SUCCESS 800-624-8888 Injury Lawyer.com