There is growing recognition of the need for a coordinated, systematic approach to caring for
patients with a tracheostomy. Tracheostomy-related adverse events remain a pervasive …

Objective: To investigate whether implementation of a multidisciplinary airway team was
associated with improvement in (1) rate of successful airway securement at first attempt;(2) …

Objectives: Describe common procedures in risk management. Summarize the key
definitions of terms involved in risk management. Outline why risk management is important …

Objective To offer pragmatic, evidence-informed advice on administering corticosteroids in
otolaryngology during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, considering …

When patients are harmed by health care, concerns fan out in all directions. Patients and
families confront a sea of uncertainty, contending with injuries that drain them physically …

Purpose of review To summarize the current literature on allyship, providing a historical
perspective, concept analysis, and practical steps to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion …

The Business of Medicine includes delivery of safe, effective, and compassionate care with
honesty and integrity. Health care organizations that prioritize economics (which are …

The Joint Commission defines a sentinel event as an unexpected occurrence involving
death, serious physical or psychological injury. The event can result in death, permanent …

Purpose Complications in facial plastic surgery can lead to pain, suffering, and permanent
harm. Yet, the etiology and outcomes of adverse events are understudied. This study aims to …

An adverse event in health care occurs when care results in or contributes to an undesirable
outcome, such as temporary or permanent patient harm, prolonged hospital length of stay, or …