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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Higher Malpractice Risk with Advanced Practice Providers? Data Say Not Really
Podcast
The topline data from Candello claims analysis do not show an increase in malpractice corresponding to the increased use of APPs. In fact, the claims rate may be declining, adjusting for practice population increases.
Medication Mix-up Contributes to Patients’ Death
Case Study
A nurse gave the wrong medication to a pneumonia patient, causing a fatal heart issue.
Lack of follow up for incidental finding results in poor outcome for patient
Case Study
A 58-year-old patient who was not informed of an incidental finding on CT scan was later diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer and renal cancer.
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.