In the last two years, 12 people have reported injuries from a malfunctioning elevator at Miami VA Medical Center, the Miami Herald reported Feb. 5.
Category: Patient Safety & Outcomes
Hospital under investigation over death of patient found unresponsive on roof
State health officials and police are investigating the death of a patient who was found unconscious on the roof of Waukegan, Ill.-based Vista Medical Center East on Jan. 23.
OSU Wexner nurses file safety complaint after patient enters ED with loaded firearm
In a safety complaint filed with the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, The Ohio State University Nurses Organization accused the system’s Wexner Medical Center of failing to address workplace violence.
NYU Langone patient becomes longest living pig organ transplant recipient
An Alabama woman who received a gene-edited pig kidney transplant at NYU Langone in November is recovering well more than 60 days after the procedure.
NYU Langone patient becomes longest living pig organ transplant recipient
An Alabama woman who received a gene-edited pig kidney transplant at NYU Langone in November is recovering well more than 60 days after the procedure.
Children's Hospital Los Angeles adds sickle cell treatment
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles added a 10th cell and gene therapy treatment for children, adolescents and young adults with serious medical conditions.
Weight loss surgery cuts liver complications risk by 72% in obesity patients: Study
A Cleveland Clinic study has found that bariatric surgery can significantly reduce the risk of liver complications in patients with obesity and fatty liver-related cirrhosis.
Weight loss surgery cuts liver complications risk by 72% in obesity patients: Study
A Cleveland Clinic study has found that bariatric surgery can significantly reduce the risk of liver complications in patients with obesity and fatty liver-related cirrhosis.
Patient dies after found unresponsive on hospital roof: Police
Authorities are investigating the death of a patient found unconscious on the roof of Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan, Ill., on Jan. 23, according to the Lake & McHenry County Scanner.
Officer fatally shoots man at HCA Florida hospital
A man in police custody was fatally shot by a Florida Highway Patrol trooper Jan. 24 at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital.
