Common patient safety incidents very costly
According to a recent Healthgrades study, the most commonly occurring patient safety incidents include failure to rescue, decubitus ulcers, and post-operative respiratory failure. These three incidents accounted for almost 72% of all patient safety incidents from 2003 through 2005. The study further explained that some of these incidents were also the most costly. Decubitus ulcers and post-operative respiratory failures accounted for 50.70% of all excess attributable costs from 2003-2005. Decubitus ulcers (bedsores) are common evidence of nursing home neglect, often attributable to staffing shortages or lack of training.
To read the full study.
Bookmark: 
