Julie Cronin Higden RN, DNP, NE-BC, CPPS, is a or Program Director for the Patient Safety department at CRICO. Prior to CRICO, Julie worked at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), where she was the Nurse Director for the Yawkey Infusion Units at the MGH Cancer Center. Julie has extensive experience as a Nurse Practice Specialist for GYN/Oncology nursing. She was formerly President of the Foundation for Nursing Advancement in Massachusetts and the former President of the American Nurses Association of Massachusetts.
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Insufficient Documentation Leads to Unclear Cause of Harm for Patient Receiving Anesthesia
Case Study
A patient who underwent a colonoscopy suffered an anoxic brain injury resulting in a permanent vegetative state.
Shaky Adherence of Patient Identification During Blood Transfusion
Case Study
A 59-year-old female whose last name matched another Emergency Department patient had an acute hemolytic reaction after she received the incorrect blood type.
Inadequate Screening of Patient with Substance Use Disorder Has Fatal Ending
Case Study
A middle-aged adult with a history of depression, anxiety, and alcohol use disorder died by suicide after not receiving adequate screening, referrals, or follow-up.
Medication Mix-up Contributes to Patients’ Death
Case Study
A nurse gave the wrong medication to a pneumonia patient, causing a fatal heart issue.