98,000. A number that when put into context is really sobering. In 1999, the IOM published a study in "To Err is Human" finding that as many as 98,000 people die each year from medical errors. So what is the number today? While some have made educated guesses, due to a number of different factors, the true number is unknown. So, what do we as caregivers, as nurses do about it?
This is the first episode in a three-part series focusing on safe practice. In this first part, we explore four patient stories about the impact of medical errors. We share our perspectives on these, but more importantly, how they could be prevented. We share practical "walk-aways" for each story that can be put into practice immediately. Ultimately, zero harm is the only acceptable number.
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