Complications of Physical and Chemical Restraint in Hospitals

“Complications of restraints include documented falls, decubitus ulcers, fractures, and death," states John Ellis Agens, MD, Internal Medicine, Geriatrics. Dr. Greg Vigna, MD, JD, physician, and national malpractice attorney, states, “Serious injuries caused by physical restraints is considered by the National Quality Forum as a never event. The National Quality Forum considers any Stage III, [...]

2025-01-06T16:32:01-07:00November 28th, 2024|Decubitus Ulcer, News|0 Comments

Los Angeles Cedars-Sinai Hospitalists Hit with Decubitus Ulcer Lawsuit

“Sick patients require constant care. The risks of fatigue and burnout mandate that one person cannot and should not do it all. To enable the best outcomes and the most sophisticated management, a reliable system of care is needed," asserts Dr. Bruce Gewertz, MD. Department of Surgery Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles. Dr. Greg Vigna, [...]

2024-10-08T18:00:04-07:00October 2nd, 2024|Decubitus Ulcer, News|0 Comments

HCA Virginia Health System: Hit with Unstageable Pressure Wound ‘Never Event’ Lawsuit

“Unstageable pressure wound, decubitus ulcer, also referred to as a bedsore is a ‘Never Event’ according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This means that the care rendered at bedside at this hospital is broken. If care at bedside is broken, the hospital is likely broken, as care at bedside is the [...]

2024-10-08T17:55:55-07:00September 28th, 2024|Decubitus Ulcer, News|0 Comments
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