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News: 'Coverup' investigation after city hospital patient 'set on fire' during surgery Resource: Free FDA Webinar, Practical Advice for Preventing Surgical Fires Request a Speaker: Invite us to speak to your audience. Click here... |
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What is a Surgical Fire? In June 2003, the Joint Commission issued a Sentinel Event Alert bulletin in an effort to bring awareness to surgical fires. According to the bulletin, "...there are approximately 100 surgical fires each year, resulting in up to 20 serious injuries and one or two patient deaths annually" Read More... |
A Personal Story Cathy Reuter Lake's Personal Story: I was compelled to work toward awareness after my mother was a victim of a surgical fire - the complications and medical errors from which took her life. I am committed to creating awareness for medical safety. Read More... |
Protect Yourself Being prepared to ask questions of your doctor, surgeon and other medical professionals can play a big role in prevention. Following are 20 Tips to Help Prevent Medical Errors. Read More... |
