Latest Sentinel Event Alert Targets Injection Safety

June 30, 2014 - The mishandling of injectable medical products
can have extraordinary health consequences for patients as well as
significant financial ramifications for the institution where the misuse
occurred.  Nurses’ careers can also be impacted. Since 2001, there have
been 49 reported outbreaks linked to the misuse of vials, and officials
believe more go unreported

Source: NurseZone.com Nursing News - July 1, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news