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How Safe Are Patients on Long Island? PULSE Center for Patient Safety to Host July 25 Webinar
Patients on Long Island suffer harm related to their health care on a daily basis. What is the current state patient safety? How can it be improved? The public is invited to take part in an online video conference hosted on July 25 by the PULSE Center for Patient Safety Education and Advocacy. Read More
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David Schwartz to Address Professionals for Patient Safety on Endoscopy Risks
Endoscopies carry risks — of infection or complications from sedation. New techniques and products can reduce those risks. David Schwartz, a proponent of public education about these new methods, will speak about this to the next Professionals for Patient Safety meeting on Long Island. Read More
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Media Briefing: Medication Safety Expert Michael Cohen Explains Risks and Solutions at PULSE of NY Symposium
Medication errors and misuse are among the most common sources of harm to patients. Medication safety expert Michael R. Cohen recently explained the risks and solutions to a symposium hosted by patient safety education and advocacy group PULSE of NY. (Photo: Michael Cohen with PULSE President Ilene Corina.) Read More
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National Healthcare Decisions Day April 16, 2016 - Looking at Another Obstacle
PULSE of NY President Ilene Corina reports on a tragic case of medical error highlighting that it's not enough to have a Healthcare Proxy document: we must also ensure that healthcare staff honor it. Read More
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PULSE of NY Extends Early Bird Discount for Upcoming Medication Safety Symposium
Patient safety education and advocacy group PULSE of NY today announced that it is extending for one week its discounted "early bird" ticket price for its upcoming annual symposium, Medication Safety: It Starts Before the Prescription. Read More
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PULSE of NY Marks World AIDS Day With "HIV/AIDS: Dispelling the Stigma" Brochure
Long Island's patient safety advocacy and educational organization PULSE of NY yesterday marked World AIDS Day by announcing an informational brochure aimed at helping HIV-positive people and their families reduce the stigma that still surrounds the disease. Read More
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Preparing for the Unexpected: Are You Ready?
Long Island Professionals for Patient Safety will presenting a free workshop on planning for future health issues — "Preparing for the Unexpected: ARE YOU READY?" — at Farmingdale Village Hall on Saturday, October 25th, 2014 2:00-4:00 PM. Read More
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PULSE of NY and Healthcare Solutions Connection (HSC) Announce Partnership
PULSE of NY, a community-based patient safety organization, has announced its partnership with a new consulting group, Healthcare Solutions Connection, to help healthcare organizations improve their patient engagement, safety, and satisfaction. Read More
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PULSE of NY Attends 2014 Castle Connolly Physician of the Year Awards
A delegation from PULSE of NY attended the gala presentation of the 2014 Castle Connolly Physician of the Year Awards on March 31 at the Pierre Hotel in New York. The awards honor outstanding achievements in medicine over the past year. Read More
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Community's Knowledge of Prescription Medications Rises; So Does Use of Herbal Supplements
Pharmacists know some over-the-counter remedies/supplements may interact harmfully with prescription meds. PULSE of NY runs "Brown Bag It" events where people can bring all their medications and get advice from pharmacists about any possible risks. Read More
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