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Hospital staff errors with gowns, gloves leads to contamination
For hospital staff who treat infectious patients, there are guidelines on the donning and doffing of personal protective garments like gowns and gloves. Healthcare workers in Florida should know about a new study that shows how the incautious removal and disposal of these garments can raise the risk for bacterial contamination. The study was… Read More »
IIHS: passengers in newer pickups at higher risk for injury
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has been performing small overlap front crash tests (where the left corner collides with a vehicle or object) since 2012. Only in 2017 did it start to test the passenger side, after which it came to several conclusions that may be of interest to Florida residents. It appears… Read More »
Misdiagnosis claims top cause of malpractice suits
Misdiagnosis is a major problem in Florida and other states across the country according to two new insurance industry studies. The studies find that misdiagnosis cases are the top source of all medical malpractice claims. The first study, conducted by Boston-based malpractice insurer Coverys, involved a review of 1,800 closed claims filed against doctors… Read More »
Why drivers should keep their eyes on the road
Most Florida drivers understand how serious driving while distracted can be. Simply turning their gaze away from the road or placing their attention elsewhere, be it on a text message, a passenger in the car or a telephone call, could lead to a major accident. Driving the car at high speeds can be deceptive,… Read More »
How to move forward after the loss of a loved one
Losing a loved one unexpectedly can devastate your Florida family. Whether your loved one died in a car accident or as the result of a medical malpractice incident, it can leave you dealing with emotional duress and financial loss. You may be wondering how you will ever pick up the pieces and move forward… Read More »
AAA: daylight saving time raises car crash risk
Losing one hour of sleep for daylight saving time can cause many drivers in Florida to become drowsy at the wheel. This means more car crash risks as drowsiness is known to impair judgment and slow down one’s reaction time. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety had a survey where three in 10 drivers… Read More »
Warning signs of a drunk driver
When Florida motorists get behind the wheel, they may have good reason to be concerned about the dangers posed by drunk drivers. Driving under the influence is linked to thousands of car crashes each year and a high number of fatalities. Therefore, people can benefit from tricks and strategies that can help them drive… Read More »
Construction workers exposed to dangerous silica dust
Construction workers in Florida may be exposed to particularly high levels of silica dust when chipping and crushing concrete and other materials. In some cases, the level of exposure could rise to over 10 times the permitted amount according to federal OSHA workplace safety regulations, one study indicates. Researchers collected samples from the breathing… Read More »
Be prepared to handle a car accident
Considering the number of vehicles on Florida roadways and throughout the country, car accidents are bound to happen. While most auto accidents are considered minor in nature, the average driver will be involved in at least one accident over their lifetime. That’s why it’s imperative to know what to do and what not to… Read More »
When having a baby becomes a high-risk situation
If you’re one of many Florida women who are currently expecting a baby or have recently given birth, you have every right to be proud of yourself for making it through roughly nine months of pregnancy. Whether this is your first child or you have gone through similar experiences many times in the past,… Read More »
