A media outlet that reports of a story about a man who had the wrong arm amputated or a woman who had a surgical tool left inside her after surgery may seem like astonishing news stories that hardly ever occur. However a new study conducted at Johns Hopkins hospital says these types of "never events," as they are called, actually happen more frequently than most people think. What is a never event? "Never events" are events that occur in hospital settings that are inexcusable and should simply never occur. A list of 28 never events were compiled ...

Even before the December 14, 2012, mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut, the number of New Yorkers in favor of stricter gun laws was on the rise. In a Quinnipiac University survey conducted from September 4-9, 2012, and in the wake of the mass shootings at a movie theater in Colorado and a Sikh temple outside of Milwaukee, 61 percent of respondents said stricter gun laws were necessary and 68 percent said they supported legislation to limit firearm purchases to one per month. With a majority of New Yorkers in favor of further gun regulation ...

Nursing homes and hospitals are supposed to keep our frail and elderly loved ones safe from harm. Unfortunately, this doesn't always happen. The risk of injury is omnipresent when vulnerable populations are being cared for, and some caregivers don't do enough to prevent their patients from being involved in an accident. Falls are one of the biggest threats affecting elderly and infirm patients. According to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1,800 elderly nursing home residents die from injuries sustained in falls each year. Thousands ...

In recent years New York State has made important changes to the laws regarding Driving While Intoxicated (DWI). Perhaps some of the most drastic of these changes have come about in just the past two years. In 2010 the interlock requirement was implemented which places a restriction on the license of anyone convicted of a felony or misdemeanor DWI prohibiting the person from driving any vehicle without an interlock breathalyzer device for at least six months. In September 2012, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced new regulations for those convicted of multiple DWI's over ...

After a collective effort of 16 law-enforcement agencies, Seminole County authorities began releasing details about their week-long investigation that was named "Operation Cardea" and targeted individuals attempting to engage in activities that illegally involved minors. Cardea is the Roman Goddess of the hinge, eventually over history being identified as a protector of the home. The sting was conducted at a home located in Seminole County. Detectives posing as teens between the ages of 11 and 15 landed 50 men ages 19 to 50 in jail. Though many of the suspects ...

Computerization of medical records, barcoding for medications, evidence-based medicine and other approaches have been shown to limit injuries and illnesses caused by medical providers and hospitals. Although medical literature frequently reports on techniques that can reduce medical errors, practitioners and institutions have not embraced them very speedily. Hospitals in particular have been reluctant to implement these error-reduction strategies because many are either expensive, time-consuming or both. But numerous studies have shown that even slight adjustments in ...

The New Year is a great time to start home repairs and long-awaited renovations. Now that the holidays are over, take some time to make updates to your home that you haven't had the time to complete. Kitchens are the heart and focal point of many houses, serving as the hub of family activity as well as entertaining guests. Remodeling your kitchen with elegant Atlanta granite countertops is a valuable home improvement that the whole family will use and enjoy for years to come. Granite has long been the first choice for countertops, and with good reason. There are several ...

Pinnacle Pool Services, a premier Atlanta pool service company, would like to announce the promotional offers it provides to new customers. From products to services, these discounts are only available to first time clients. According to Greg Stephens, owner of the Atlanta pool maintenance business, "Our existing clients have expressed great gratitude for the services we offer, so we decided to continue the promotions." Saving money is always a good thing, especially in this economy. Some of the offers Pinnacle Pool Services offers are quite significant. The ...

Stainless steel steam pans can make a difference when preparing and serving food to guests, and Kitchen Inspire has the perfect steam pans that can make your party heated and delicious. If you are setting up a buffet for your party or a party you are catering, you need steam pans, and the professional catering supplies company, Kitchen Inspire, has the equipment you need. Stainless steel steam pans are designed to help keep food warm on buffet lines, by placing steel pans into a heated steam bath, so while it sits on the table, it can remain warm. Steam pans are important ...

It is that time of year again in the world of baseball. Teams are analyzing their needs and looking to add new players to their rosters. The Braves are well known for giving young startups fresh opportunities, as well as for playing their top picks. Express Oil, a leading Atlanta auto repair shop and partner of the team, is discussing the individuals currently under watch. Many of the players this year possess a great deal of potential. This is good news for anyone that drives a car in Atlanta. Throughout the season the Atlanta car repair experts at Express Oil will once ...

Millions of Americans greeted 2013 with the same resolution: to lose weight in the new year. Sadly, by this point, many of them have given in to bad habits and fallen off the weight loss train. Healthe Trim, a natural weight loss supplement, wishes to encourage anyone who is having difficulties with fulfilling their New Year's weight loss resolution to get back on track. It can be difficult to lose weight, and many people grow discouraged when they don't see the quick weight loss results they desire. Sometimes people even have difficulties seeing weight loss results ...

If you have a residential or commercial plumbing issue that needs to be resolved in a flash, Plumb Xpress is your go-to plumbing company. Offering Atlanta plumbing services for many years, Plumb Xpress also covers the Vinings area. If you have a plumbing emergency in the Vinings area, Plumb Xpress is the one to call. Plumb Xpress offers all Atlanta plumbing services to the metro area including Vinings. From sewers to drains and everything in-between, Plumb Xpress can quickly diagnosis the problem and have it resolved in no time at all. "We want the residences ...

The Knoxville bankruptcy experts at Clark & Washington know that almost anyone can fall victim to financial problems that eventually lead to bankruptcy. We only have to look to some of the most loved celebrities to see that it only takes one mistake to lose control of our finances. The Cost of Fame As Knoxville bankruptcy lawyers, Clark & Washington, acknowledge, Dorothy Dandridge was for many years one of America's most promising and popular singers and actresses. From her early days as a touring performer performing at such venues as the Cotton Club and Harlem's ...

No matter how successful a person is, problems can still arise. Lynne Spears, Britney Spears' mother, is one example of someone who has had tremendous success, yet endured the difficulty of having to declare bankruptcy. She came out of it on the other end, and her family is doing better than ever. The causes of Spears' financial difficulties are very common and can happen to people of all walks of life and income levels. The Tampa bankruptcy experts at Clark & Washington take a look at her situation a little closer. Personal Turmoil Many families face issues ...

Clark & Washington, the premier Atlanta bankruptcy lawyers, would like to remind residents that bankruptcy is often a viable option. Substantial debt can quickly ruin one's life, and it does not take long for financial burden to spiral out of control. Making mistakes is something we all do, and sometimes these mistakes require making a hard choice in regards to resolving them. The Atlanta bankruptcy attorneys discuss the case of celebrity Kim Basinger. Celebrities and non-celebrities alike are in the same boat when it comes to financial responsibility. The amount of ...

Despite what many may think, there are innumerable cases of people being well off before a turn of fortune occurs. The singer Meat Loaf is just one well-known example. Nashville bankruptcy attorneys, Clark & Washington, address his misfortune and how he found himself in that position. Meat Loaf's Success In 1977, Meat Loaf released the album Bat Out of Hell, which was his first big success. Bat Out of Hell sold more around 43 million copies around the world. It was one of the best-selling records of all time. It has spent more than 470 weeks on the best-selling ...

Even with the holidays behind us, you can still decorate the trees and bushes in your back or front yards with white lights to give them a sophisticated feel year round. However, while the trees may appear to look healthy, the fact is that they may already be damaged and even more susceptible to branches breaking off. You don't want to have all your body weight resting on the tree in standing on the branches to reach if the tree could break and harm you. Atlanta tree experts, Yellow Ribbon Tree Experts, note that proper care is essential in order to be able to not only ...

Atlanta painting contractors, The Painting Company, was honored in the service industry with the 2012 Angie's List Super Service Award. Angie's List is the U.S.'s top provider of consumer reviews for local service-based companies. The 2012 Super Service Award recognizes these Atlanta painting company professionals for the superior levels of service they consistently offer to their customers. This award is handed out on an annual basis to only about five percent of all the companies in Angie's List's system. Angie's List adheres to very strict standards for this award, ...

Eyeglass World congratulates Scarlett Johansson on her bold choices in glasses. Ms. Johansson continues to skyrocket in popularity after her recent success as Black Widow in The Avengers and shows off her excellent taste in eyewear around the globe. At a recent night out in Paris, Ms. Johansson opted for black framed plastic glasses that some called nerd glasses, but everyone called, "Wow!" The sexy designer eyeglass frames play to Ms. Johansson's current audience and make it clear that the old adage is false: boys do make passes at girls who wear glasses. In ...

The Senior Bowl announced today that it has selected Veritix (Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off.) as its ticketing provider. The Senior Bowl, held annually in Mobile's Ladd-Peebles Stadium, is college football's premier senior showcase event. It features the nation's best senior college football stars and top NFL draft prospects, who are coached by NFL staffs. The Senior Bowl executive team had a goal in mind to upgrade its ticketing operation and fan experience for the 2013 event. Veritix was selected for its robust, multi-featured ticketing system, experience in handling ...

For the eighth consecutive year Berman Travel has received Travel Impressions highest honors, their "Globe Award" given to a very limited number of Travel Impressions best performing agencies. Berman Travel opened in 2002 and received Travel Impressions "Best of the Best" recognition for the past ten years. For the past eight years Berman Travel has received Travel Impressions highest honor the "Globe Award". Berman Travel President Susan Berman, was on hand to receive this very prestigious award from Travel Impressions CEO Steve Gorga, ...

Today a breakthrough pizza box design was revealed to the world, after Windshield Marketing secured patents in 8 European countries, and a Notice of Allowance for its US patent. The new pizza box, called "ZABOXTM" was publicized through a new website and a series of interactive YouTube video commercials that begin today. The website, www.bestpizzabox.com, details how the innovative pizza box will revolutionize the pizza industry. "Pizza is one of the most convenient take-out and home-delivered foods," says Bill Volz, President of Windshield Marketing ...

Phoenix Industries, (PI) is pleased to announce they will be exhibiting at the upcoming Recycled Rubber Products Technology Conference in Las Vegas on October 10th and 11th. This 1st annual event is being hosted by The International Recycling Rubber Products Initiative, at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas (UNLV). This conference, supported by leading academia and businesses involved in the waste tire recycling and rubber products industries, will address a wide variety of technology advancements, economic strategies and opportunities in the field of rubber recycling. Mr. ...

McCusker Service Group, a leading worldwide provider of field service maintenance services, has significantly expanded its international customer footprint as the new service maintenance provider for New York City-based XpresSpa. XpresSpa is a leading provider of traveler comfort services located in airports worldwide. "The XpresSpa maintenance program agreement is a significant step forward in our international expansion efforts," said McCusker & Company Founder and Chief Executive Officer Will McCusker. "We are definitely excited to be awarded this ...

McCusker & Company, a leading worldwide provider of extended warranty services, has launched a consumer electronics marketplace to enable its dealers worldwide to buy, sell and trade high tech devices. "We are always looking for ways to help our dealers enhance their businesses," said McCusker & Company Senior Vice President Cameron Laufer. "This brand new marketplace provides them with another cash flow opportunity for their business by buying, selling and trading consumer electronics." The marketplace provides McCusker & Company dealers ...