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What's Your View of Pink October?
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A couple of weeks ago, I was invited to participate in the launch of a national safety campaign aimed at improving the training young phycisians receive during their residency. The campaign is called Safe Work Hours, Safe Patients and the national w…
Seems like the subject of Hospital Acquired Infections pops up every week on the news wires and, like the infections themselves, just doesn't seem to go away. The Joint Commission would have us believe this is a complicated issue. I find that insult…
Seems like an ominous way to start a new year - my inbox is full of preventable medical error stories and we're not even three weeks into January! I've posted a round up of some of the most visible stories you might have missed on today's HealthCare…
Patient safety and healthcare are such massive, multi-layered subjects that sometimes I find it's easy to get swamped, especially when barraged with so much information.
The problems are so massive - whether it's a disease or health condition, pati…
Hello Wego Health Activists!
Thought I'd start the new year with some GOOD healthcare news for a change. This concerns MRSA - the dreaded super-bug that thrives in hospitals and kills tens of thousands of people every year, mostly because it is res…
Wow DK, this is such a sad story. And unfortunately one that is not all that uncommon. My heart goes out to the mother and the family of the girl that died. I hope the work the mother is doing can make a difference.
Just last week my sister in laws…
I know, this is Christmas week and thoughts are supposed to be festive and hopeful, but.... I found a new video over on YouTube and posted it today on the HealthCare PSI Blog. I was struck by this woman's story, her grace and determination. I am qui…
Great post on Healthcare PSI. I'm a little discouraged by this whole process. I have no understanding of the bill, I just see all the positioning by different members of congress and can't comprehend why this process is so difficult. There's got to…
I've interrupted my Christmas prep to write a rare Sunday post over on the Healthcare PSI Blog, prompted by news that healthcare reform legislation is about to be passed. I would like to say I'm optimistic about this bill but as no one has actually…
Wrote a post today in response to a very good op ed piece in the Chicago Tribune by Jordan Bolin. He is far more optimistic than I about those in charge of our current system. As usual, I'd love your take. The post is here in my left sidebar, or you…
Wrote a new post this morning in response to a new article in the Annals of Internal Medicine. It reported (almost incredulously) that patient-reports of adverse events are much higher than hospital records indicate. Well, duh! Why do you think that…
This is so KEWL!! It did make me smile, and it made me cry too - I just lost my FIL to prostate cancer. Talk about a group that needs to have some fun with awareness! We need a blue glove dance too! (light blue is the ribbon color for prostate cance…
I'm celebrating the Sharp End today over on the HealthCare PSI Blog, with this post featuring the staff of Providence St. Vincent Hospital in Portland, Oregon. It'll make you smile!
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DK
Profile Information
- In the online health communities I participate in, I'm:
- a Broadcaster (Getting the word out)
- The online health resource I contribute to most frequently is:
- http://aflyoverblog.typepad.com/healthcare_psi_blog/
- This site is:
- my blog
- Another place where I contribute is:
- http://twitter.com/HealthCarePSI
- Which is:
- my twitter
- You can also find me at:
- http://aflyoverblog.typepad.com
- This is:
- my personal website
- More about me (my health interests and reasons for joining WEGO Health)
- I am a writer, working in the entertainment industry. I had a very nice career going, and then in March 2007 went to the hospital for a simple test and experienced a preventable medical error. My injuries are permanent and affect my life every single day. Now, I've added Patient Safety Activist to my resume. I am Writer/Producer for the new HealthCare PSI website;I also write the blog, which is irreverent, thought provoking and lively.
I welcome guest contributors, so check out the blog and lmk if you'd like to contribute to the conversation.
Dk's Blog
Safe Work Hours, Safe Patients
A couple of weeks ago, I was invited to participate in the launch of a national safety campaign aimed at improving the training young phycisians receive during their residency. The campaign is called Safe Work Hours, Safe Patients and the national website went live today. I invite you to take a minute to visit the website and read the petition. It's self-explanitory, quite simple and every signature is very much appreciated!
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Posted on February 5, 2010 at 6:49pm —
HAI News
Seems like the subject of Hospital Acquired Infections pops up every week on the news wires and, like the infections themselves, just doesn't seem to go away. The Joint Commission would have us believe this is a complicated issue. I find that insulting. This isn't complicated; it's a matter of diligence. Read today's HealthCare PSI post to see why I think we're still talking… Continue
Posted on February 2, 2010 at 3:46pm —
Bad Medicine in the News
Seems like an ominous way to start a new year - my inbox is full of preventable medical error stories and we're not even three weeks into January! I've posted a round up of some of the most visible stories you might have missed on today's HealthCare PSI Blog. Click here to visit the blog, or you can read the post on my page here on Wego; just look at the left sidebar.
Thanks for reading and Happy January!
DK
Thanks for reading and Happy January!
DK
Posted on January 18, 2010 at 12:58pm —
How Do You Choose Your Focus?
Patient safety and healthcare are such massive, multi-layered subjects that sometimes I find it's easy to get swamped, especially when barraged with so much information.
The problems are so massive - whether it's a disease or health condition, patient safety, insurance regulation, tort reform battles, consumer awareness or any one of a thousand other topics - that sometimes it's hard to know what little piece of territory you're going to stake out and put your mark on as a health activist.
As… Continue
The problems are so massive - whether it's a disease or health condition, patient safety, insurance regulation, tort reform battles, consumer awareness or any one of a thousand other topics - that sometimes it's hard to know what little piece of territory you're going to stake out and put your mark on as a health activist.
As… Continue
Posted on January 8, 2010 at 2:44pm —
Good News in the War on MRSA
Hello Wego Health Activists!
Thought I'd start the new year with some GOOD healthcare news for a change. This concerns MRSA - the dreaded super-bug that thrives in hospitals and kills tens of thousands of people every year, mostly because it is resistant to drugs. One country has made a breakthrough on MRSA. Click here to read today's HealthCare PSI Blog post.
As always, thanks for reading. And may 2010 bring you peace, prosperity and g… Continue
Thought I'd start the new year with some GOOD healthcare news for a change. This concerns MRSA - the dreaded super-bug that thrives in hospitals and kills tens of thousands of people every year, mostly because it is resistant to drugs. One country has made a breakthrough on MRSA. Click here to read today's HealthCare PSI Blog post.
As always, thanks for reading. And may 2010 bring you peace, prosperity and g… Continue
Posted on January 4, 2010 at 4:45pm —
Comment Wall (5 comments)
- At 8:35pm on January 4, 2010,
Rudy said…
- hello my name is Rudy Sims just wanted to say hi and wish you a happy new year :-)
- At 3:54pm on December 4, 2009,
Ellen S said…
- Thank you for the well-wishes. You're the best! ((Hugs)) Lots of firsts this year - first Thanksgiving without him, first Christmas without him. First trip back home without him. Thank you so for your understanding. I thought about the neat video again last night with smiles and a chuckle (I'm from near Portland) and passed it along.
- At 6:12pm on February 24, 2009,
Janeen said…
- Hi DK,
I recognized your photo from your blog (aflyoverblog.typepad.com). I'm so glad that you've joined us here at WEGO Health. I'm sorry that you are joining us by way of pain and medical error, but I'm glad you are here and sharing your story with us.
- At 4:27pm on February 23, 2009,
Present Moment said… - Hi Dk,
Thanks for connecting.
Living in the present moment.... Living life in the NOW!
People tend to live life, fearful of their future or inhibited by their past. It is possible, even through life altering events to find peace in the moment that you are in. It is the only true moment we have!
Stay Present!
- At 1:26pm on February 22, 2009,
Sarah said… - Welcome to WEGO Health, Dk! So glad that you've found us, as it sounds like you are a true Health Activist. I'm sorry to hear that you've been a victim of hospital negligence, but am glad that you're reaching out to educate others on the fact that it DOES happen.
If you ever have any questions about what goes on at WEGO Health, please let me know; I'd love to help if needed.
Looking forward to getting to know you,
Sarah
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