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English Español HomeAbout UsMissionOur TeamContact Us Stories “Joseph was a beautiful boy whose life deserved to be saved just like any other person” - JoJo’s MomDVT: Failure To Diagnose, Death for Navy VeteranNurse Urged To Cover-Up Fatal Medication ErrorsChaos In A General Surgery Residency ProgramAir Embolism Linked To Central Line DeathEpidemic Of Violence In Hospitals Facing NursesER Nurse Kills Attacker While Defending HerselfUnderstaffing In The ER Claimed, ER Nurse FiredNurse Fired While Advocating For Patient Safety On CVICUMedical Executive Committee Issues Vote Of No ConfidenceWard 5B: Nurses Gave AIDS Patients the Care Others Would NotVanderbilt's Role In The Death Of A PatientDoctor Claims Death was Natural. Yet, Nurse Indicted For Reckless HomicidePatient Bleeds To Death After ColonoscopyShould Vanderbilt Leadership Be Held Responsible?Vanderbilt Failed To Report Unnatural Patient DeathCalifornia law requires doctors to disclose if on probation The Hospital Watchdog mission is to champion justice for patients and boldly advocate for improved patient safety in hospitals ×When you donate to Hospital Watchdog you are helping to shine a bright light on preventable medical errors. We can't correct egregious hospital safety issues alone. There is only one way to prevail – and that is together. Thanks for your support. Hospital Watchdog.Donate to Hospital Watchdog ×Did a loved one suffer catastrophic harm or die from medical errors in a hospital?Have you considered filing a complaint to prevent future harm to others? Should you file a complaint with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), or with a state agency that licenses medical professionals? These are challenging questions. If you need assistance navigating the process of filing a convincing complaint to an oversight agency, we may be able to assist. We offer fee-based services to evaluate your medical records and, with your input, write a complaint for state and/or federal agencies. If you have interest, send us a 1-page or less description of what happened. Use our Contact Us page. 6 months ago“Joseph was a beautiful boy whose life deserved to be saved just like any other person” – JoJo’s MomDenied care by ER: JoJo’s Story …Full Article… Posted in Hospital WatchdogLeave a comment 12 months agoDVT: Failure To Diagnose, Death for Navy VeteranDeep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)  By Bob Aller: July 27, 2021 Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a potentially fatal blood clot that forms in the deep veins of the legs. A …Full Article… Posted in Hospital WatchdogTagged Failure to diagnose DVT, Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration, HCA Healthcare, Patient safety, Violations of hospital policy24 Comments 1 year agoNurse Urged To Cover-Up Fatal Medication ErrorsStatement From Shirley Barker, RN, BSN:   As nurses, we’re expected to be the “advocate” for our patients. Unfortunately, we are often stifled from fulfilling that role. I retired in …Full Article… Posted in General Hospital Safety Info, Hospital Administration, Medical error, Medication error, Patient Safety1 Comment 2 years agoChaos In A General Surgery Residency ProgramVanderbilt General Surgery Resident, Gretchen Edwards BY BOB ALLER   04/07/2020  (10 min read) In April 2017, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (Nashville), a resident from the general surgery residency program …Full Article… Posted in General Hospital Safety Info, Litigation, Medical error, Patient Safety, Vanderbilt University Medical Center5 Comments 3 years agoAir Embolism Linked To Central Line DeathBob Aller   December 29, 2019 Revisions: January 22, 2020 Summary: Just after 1:30 pm on the afternoon of August 22, 2016, at Palms West Hospital in Florida, RN Linda Truempy …Full Article… Posted in Emergency Department, General Hospital Safety Info, Hospital Administration, Litigation, Medical error, Nurses, Patient Safety, Patient Stories11 Comments 3 years agoEpidemic Of Violence In Hospitals Facing NursesBob Aller   September 20, 2019 Why is there a need for workplace violence prevention programs for nurses? “They are routinely yelled at, spat at, pummeled, kicked, scratched and even stabbed …Full Article… Posted in Emergency Department, Filing a Complaint, General Hospital Safety Info, Hospital Administration, Nurse Safety4 Comments 3 years agoER Nurse Kills Attacker While Defending Herself      Bob Aller   September 20, 2019 This report focuses on an incident involving ER nurse Susan Kuhnhausen. Her self-defense training at Providence Hospital in Portland, Oregon, appears to …Full Article… Posted in Emergency Department, General Hospital Safety Info, Nurse Safety4 Comments 3 years agoUnderstaffing In The ER Claimed, ER Nurse FiredLawsuit States ER Clinical Coordinator At HCA Hospital Was Fired For Claiming Understaffing In The ER The New Hampshire Union Leader reports that Nurse Julie Stephens filed a lawsuit against …Full Article… Posted in Emergency Department, General Hospital Safety Info, Hospital Administration, Litigation, Patient Safety7 Comments 3 years agoNurse Fired While Advocating For Patient Safety On CVICUNurse Julie Griffin Photo by Munoz Photography Bob Aller   August 4, 2019 Nurse Julie Griffin worked as an RN at the Westside Regional Medical Center in Plantation, Florida (Miami metro area). …Full Article… Posted in General Hospital Safety Info, Hospital Administration, Litigation, Medicare, Nurses, Ratings, Rankings & Surveys45 Comments 3 years agoMedical Executive Committee Issues Vote Of No ConfidenceTennessee Doctors Revolt  Reporter: Maxine Magtoto The Medical Executive Committee members at Tennessee’s Erlanger Health System (7 hospitals), were concerned about issues of patient safety. They took a unanimous vote …Full Article… Posted in Board of Directors, General Hospital Safety Info, Hospital Administration, Ratings, Rankings & Surveys, Special Districts1 Comment1»Next page22021 © HospitalWatchdog.org. All rights reserved. Loading Comments...