Actionable Patient Safety Solution (APSS) #3B: Improve Prevention of Severe Hypoglycemia

Authors

Ron Jordan, Chapman UniversityFollow
Jerika Lam, Chapman UniversityFollow
Laura Batz Townsend, Louise H. Batz Patient Safety Foundation
Steven Barker, University of Arizona
Thomas Corlett, Ehlers-Danlos Inspiration Community
Paul Jansen, Masimo
Chris Jerry, Emily Jerry Foundation
Ariana Longley, Patient Safety Movement Foundation
Steve Mullenix, National Council for Prescription Drug Programs
Robert Nickell, Enovachem
Rachael Raynes, University of Vermont
Rochelle Sandell, Patient Advocate
Jason Yamaki, Chapman UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

4-2016

Abstract

"Severe hypoglycemia (SH) causes significant morbidity and occasional mortality in hospitalized patients. The establishment of an effective program to reduce errors in the recognition and treatment of SH requires an implementation plan that includes the following actionable steps[.]"

Comments

This report was published for the Patient Safety Movement Foundation in 2016.

Recommended Citation

Jordan R, Lam J, Townsend LB, et al. Actionable Patient Safety Solution (APSS) #3B: Improve Prevention of Severe Hypoglycemia. Patient Safety Movement Foundation. April 2016.

Copyright

Patient Safety Movement Foundation