According to the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB), there were 3,546 advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) in the United States from 2003 and 2013. During the same period, 1,458 medical malpractice cases were filed against APRNs.
Over 1.5 million US citizens, comprising parents, grandparents, and siblings, are known to be residents in nursing homes. Usually, these nursing homes and other types of living establishments with assistance charge exorbitant prices. Because of the high expenses, we trust that our loved ones are safe and living luxurious lives. However, regrettably, this is not always the case.
New Yorkers might be interested in a new study about nurses working in nursing homes. The study compared medication reconciliation errors made by licensed practical nurses and registered nurses.
There is an increased risk of older and senior patients with various types of dementia wandering off from hospitals and special care facilities, putting them in danger of being injured. Assisted-living and other medical facilities in New York can implement four measures to protect and prevent at-risk patients from wandering.
