Julie Cronin Higden, RN, DNP, NE-BC, CPPS
Senior Patient Safety Program Director, Operations & Development
CRICO
Julie Cronin Higden RN, DNP, NE-BC, CPPS, is a Senior Patient Safety Program Director for Operations & Development at CRICO. Prior to CRICO, Julie worked at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), where she was the Nurse Director for the Yawkey Infusion Units at the MGH Cancer Center. Julie has extensive experience as a Nurse Practice Specialist for GYN/Oncology nursing. She was formerly President of the Foundation for Nursing Advancement in Massachusetts and the former President of the American Nurses Association of Massachusetts.
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Higher Malpractice Risk with Advanced Practice Providers? Data Say Not Really
Podcast
The topline data from Candello claims analysis do not show an increase in malpractice corresponding to the increased use of APPs. In fact, the claims rate may be declining, adjusting for practice population increases.
A Comparative Analysis of Nurse Practitioner, Physician Associate, and Physician Malpractice Risk
News
Candello undertook a comprehensive retrospective analysis to evaluate malpractice risk associated with the increasing number of nurse practitioners and physician associates in the health care workforce.
Medication Mix-up Contributes to Patient’s Death
Case Study
A nurse gave the wrong medication to a pneumonia patient, causing a fatal heart issue.
Inadequate Screening of Patient with Substance Use Disorder Has Fatal Ending
Case Study
A middle-aged adult with a history of depression, anxiety, and alcohol use disorder died by suicide after not receiving adequate screening, referrals, or follow-up.