POSTED: 3: 15 pm MST on December 15, 2010UPDATED: 11: 32 pm MST 15 December 2010 ORLANDO, Florida — in the medical world, errors can destroy lives. According to the Institute of Medicine, medical errors kill 98 000 patients of the hospital each year. Doctors say patients who do best are those who play an active role in their care. The hospital is a place that nobody wants to go. "I was scared to death of having this surgery," patient Harold Massey said Ivanhoe. "It was a terrifying experience," said Shreffler Shary patient. But these soothing fears could save your life. "There are many things that you would really appreciate that you are a patient", explained Ellen Menard, author of The Not So Patient Advocate. Ellen Menard was on both sides of the hospital bed. This hospital nurse and top manager became a patient with a brain tumor. "I had two surgeries and brain radiation in a year and a half," said Menard. Retrieving, she realized the retained system security insider knowledge. His top behind the scenes tip? "What time do you travel? This question, cause it is different in each hospital, ? Ménard said. Ellen said security can slack off during shift changes. Then what?s turnover care nurses rate on your floor? More than 10% is a red flag and could mean unfortunate nurses who has an impact on your care. In addition, examine your own medical record. "Someone should ensure that they are targeting kidney right when they take on" Menard said, know your doctor numbers, we do not want to say his pager. "How many of these have you made last week, last month, last year." Menard said. A study says avoid surgery in July, that?s when new med students start. Two Harvard professors say he is bound to boost two percent of the length of stay and a four per cent mortality peak. One study found higher Friday mortality rates from Monday to Wednesday. "This is a long journey for the patients and is the thing that I know," said Menard. Ellen now to ensure that his trip was yours a little less frightening. You want advice more? If you encounter a surgery, ask if your surgeon is considering holiday. If develop complications, don?t you want your doctor to be in the city. American Association of nursing lists hospitals that nurses are more attractive. Experts say good average nursing care. Context: Hospital infections are the leading cause of death in the United States 4th. According to the Committee to reduce deaths, hospital-acquired infections infections kill so many people in the United States each year as AIDS, breast cancer and automatically accidents combined. In addition, the Centers for Disease Control found that an estimated health care 1.7 million infections occur each year, approximately 100,000 people get potentially fatal infection while receiving hospital treatment. This recent episodes of country?s with MRSA has also emphasized the need for education and traction in this area. Well-known INFECTIONS: according to the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases, where a catheter is used, urinary tract infections are hospital acquired infection more common. Urinary catheters are often retained longer than necessary research and new show reminder systems that encourage the hospital staff to quickly remove catheters may reduce the rate of 52% catheter-associated urinary tract infections. Other risks of urinary catheters include infections of lethal blood clots and blood circulation. Medication errors: according to the Institute of Medicine, medication errors are among the most common medical errors, affect at least 1.5 million people each year. While in the hospital, be sure to write your medications and dosages. The details are a must. Describe what looks like the drug, the shape and color of any pills, the names on the labels to bottles or bags IV. Also, make sure that your allergy to drugs is in your chart. Don?t forget, American Nursing Association lists hospitals that nurses are more attractive. Happy nurses generally means better care. Hospital protection: It?s important to be proactive to you?re the best possible care for your family or yourself. If you are not a procedure, ask questions. Give a friend or family member to your lawyer. Responsibility will fall on them to act as your eyes and ears, while you receive treatment. To prevent the spread of the infection, ask each person who comes into contact with you, including doctors and nurses, wash your hands or donning a pair of disposable gloves cost before you touch. Remember, when it comes to your health, it?s never bad to ask questions! Following feedback from our users. The opinions expressed are not created or endorsed by TheDenverChannel.com. By posting a comment, you agree to accept our conditions of use. Comments are moderated by the community. To report an offensive or otherwise inappropriate comment, click the "Flag" link that appears under this comment. The comments reported by a number of users will be automatically deleted.
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