by Karen Curtiss | Mar 7, 2023 | Checklists, Medical Conditions, Patient Safety Tips
A year ago, I almost died. A little checklist saved my life. As the new year got underway, I was actually thrilled about the pain in my calf! I took it as a sign that recent hikes along the steep bluffs of Lake Michigan were good workouts – no pain, no gain! Over the... by Karen Curtiss | Feb 28, 2023 | Patient Safety Tips, Preventing Infection
Did you know that your “pearly whites” can protect you from getting pneumonia? Don’t you LOVE simple solutions for serious problems? Today, I am excited to share this new article with you about how to stop deadly pneumonia – literally, in its... by Karen Curtiss | Jan 24, 2023 | Hospital Safety, Medical, Patient Safety Tips
Thanks to Leah Binder, get the answer here! And, thanks to Leah and the Leapfrog Group, we have many more “A” hospitals in the US than we did ten years ago. Since then, they’ve collected data to grade hospitals on their quality of patient care –... by Karen Curtiss | Jan 17, 2023 | Hospital Safety, Medical, Patient Safety Tips
Worried your loved one is “going downhill” in the hospital and no one is responding to your concerns? You know your loved one best. If you ever spot changes in their condition that signal trouble to you – but the medical staff can’t or won’t respond, you... by Karen Curtiss | Jan 10, 2023 | Hospital Safety, Medical, Patient Safety Tips
Five Times to Use 5 “Magic” Words Key phrases that unlock doors to your best care. Speak up for ‘plain speak’ When doctors use medical terms, patients tend to listen and nod, even when they don’t understand. Don’t be too proud to say these 5... by Karen Curtiss | Jan 3, 2023 | Conversations, Medical, Patient Safety Tips
Happy new year to you and yours! We’re kicking off the year by shining a light on excellent tips from an excellent reporter in our field. Judith Graham at Kaiser Health News has covered the health care “beat” for 30+ years. Two of her most recent columns are...