Recently in another state, a hospital admitted a patient received a kidney meant for someone else. The hospital released a statement apologizing for the medical error and said two employees were placed on leave. The only good news is that while the kidney was given to the wrong patient, it…
“Never events,” according to the National Quality Forum, are those mistakes that occur during medical care that are: Clearly identifiable; Easily preventable; Serious in their consequences for patients; Indicate major problems in the safety and credibility of a health care center. They include things likes mismatched blood transfusions, major medication…