Julie Cronin Higden RN, DNP, OCN, NE-BC, is a Program Director for the Patient Safety department 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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Insufficient Documentation Leads to Unclear Cause of Harm for Patient Receiving Anesthesia
Case Study
A patient who underwent a colonoscopy suffered an anoxic brain injury resulting in a permanent vegetative state.
Shaky Adherence of Patient Identification During Blood Transfusion
Case Study
A 59-year-old female whose last name matched another Emergency Department patient had an acute hemolytic reaction after she received the incorrect blood type.
Lack of follow up for incidental finding results in poor outcome for patient
Case Study
A 58-year-old patient who was not informed of an incidental finding on CT scan was later diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer and renal cancer.
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.