How Safety Is Compromised When Hospital Equipment Is a Poor Fit for Patients Who Are Obese
Obesity is common, serious, and costly, and according to recent data, its prevalence is on the rise in the United States. Event reports submitted to the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Reporting System (PA-PSRS) indicate that some healthcare facilities do not have the necessary equipment to monitor and...
Main Author: | Elizabeth Kukielka |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Patient Safety Authority
2020-03-01
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Series: | Patient Safety |
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Online Access: | https://patientsafetyj.com/index.php/patientsaf/article/view/213 |
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