Safety
Suggestions on Keeping Your Child Safe in the Hospital
Submitted by pamelan on Mon, 08/10/2009 - 22:04Avoid Medical Errors
Dangerous medical errors are a big problem in our healthcare system, and children aren't immune.
According to a 2008 study by the National Initiative for Children's Health Care Quality, in every 15 hospital visits, one child is harmed by a medication error.
The Joint Commission on Hospital Accreditation has a new program on hospital safety for children. Research shows that keeping a close eye on care and questioning decisions that don't seem quite right really do reduce the risk of dangerous medical errors.
