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2 Minute EBP Challenge

Monday, February 13, 2012
Treatment of "Wake Up" Stroke
In up to 25% of patients with stroke the onset time is unknown. If the patient woke up with ischemic stroke symptoms, what would be the most appropriate treatment?

Monday, February 06, 2012
Compression Stockings and VTE
Which of the following statements about compression elastic stockings for prevention of venous thromboembolism (VTE) is true?

Monday, January 30, 2012
Scrub the Hub
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that central venous catheter (CVC) hubs be scrubbed for how long?

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    David W. Woodruff, MSN, RN-BC, CNS, CMSRN, CEN

    Home > 2 Minute EBP Challenge > Unreported Hospital Errors

    Unreported Hospital Errors

    Monday, January 16, 2012
    2 Minute EBP CHallenge

    Stay up-to-date the easy way!

    How would you answer this question?

    In a recent study the Department of Health and Human Service reports that what percentage of hospital errors go unreported?

    a.  33%.
    b.  50%.
    c.  62%.
    d.  86%.

    The correct answer is "d" 86%

    Watch the video reply on YouTube.

    The majority of hospital errors go unreported according to the Office of the Inspector General (OIG).  Errors included death from septic shock and severe bleeding from anticoagulants. In addition, only one of 17 catheter related infections were reported. These numbers could be significant since previous research shows that 14% of hospitalized patients experience a preventable adverse event.

    The ominous results of this study highlight a culture of punishment where nurses fear reprisal for reporting errors. It is imperative that nurses develop a culture of safety in order to protect our patients. In a culture of safety, nurses feel empowered to report adverse events and are supported by physicians, and administration in finding solutions to prevent events in the future.

    From:  Walker, E. (2012). Harm in hospitals seldom reported, OIG says. Medpage Today. Retrieved January 14, 2012 from: http://www.medpagetoday.com/HospitalBasedMedicine/RiskManagement/30536.

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    David W. Woodruff, MSN, RN-BC, CNS, CMSRN, CEN
    President,     Ed4Nurses, Inc.

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