Problem
Medical errors in healthcare are widespread. In this lesson, we will examine the variety and types of errors that cause harm in healthcare, how and why they occur, and practices and recommendations to improve them.
"How do we ensure that employees are empowered to "stop the line" when they have a safety concern? What other industries outside of healthcare have been effective in promoting this culture? Give examples"
**Must synthesize and cite the following three articles into your discussion and use outside credible sources as needed.
Sternberg, S, "Medical Errors Harm Huge Numbers of Patients", U.S. News & World Report, August 28, 2012.
Medically Induced Trauma Support Services (MITSS).
Emanuel, E. (2014) Reinventing American Health Care, Chapters 8 & 9 Makary, M. (2012, Sep 22). REVIEW --- how to stop hospitals from killing us --- medical errors kill enough people to fill four jumbo jets a week; A surgeon with five simple ways to make health care safer. Wall Street Journal.
The response should include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.