HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - The state Public Health Department says reports of wrong-site surgeries in Connecticut hospitals increased by 62% last year, while the number of patient deaths or disabilities resulting from surgery or falls also rose.
The report that covers 2011 also says reports of patients suffering from serious pressure ulcers - or bed sores - declined 39%.
The Adverse Event Report says reports of patients who had surgery performed on the wrong body part increased from eight in 2010 to 13 last year.
Ninety-six patients died or were seriously injured from falls in 2011 - up from 91 the year before.
Dr. Mary Reich Cooper, vice president and chief quality officer for the Connecticut Hospital Association, tells the Connecticut Health Investigative Team that hospitals are working together to eliminate errors.
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Sunday, May 19 2013 12:24 AM EDT2013-05-19 04:24:33 GMT
Officials in Connecticut say it was amazing that there were no fatalities or more injuries after two Metro-North trains collided around 6 p.m. in Fairfield Friday evening.
Officials in Connecticut say it was amazing that there were no fatalities or more injuries after two Metro-North trains collided around 6 p.m. in Fairfield Friday evening.
Friday, May 17 2013 9:35 AM EDT2013-05-17 13:35:33 GMT
Danbury's police chief says four officers have violated the city's police rules governing rudeness and civility during a routine traffic stop and that the matter has been referred to state prosecutors.
Danbury's police chief says four officers have violated the city's police rules governing rudeness and civility during a routine traffic stop and that the matter has been referred to state prosecutors.
Thursday, May 16 2013 2:49 PM EDT2013-05-16 18:49:22 GMT
Powerball's estimated jackpot has soared to $550 Million dollars for Saturday's drawing after none of the tickets sold for the Powerball game Wednesday evening matched all six numbers drawn.
Powerball's estimated jackpot has soared to $550 Million dollars for Saturday's drawing after none of the tickets sold for the Powerball game Wednesday evening matched all six numbers drawn.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 4:39 PM EDT2013-05-15 20:39:19 GMT
Britain's Prince Harry wrapped up a weeklong visit to the U.S. in Greenwich, Conn., where he played in a polo match at a club with a history of hosting royal visitors.
Britain's Prince Harry wrapped up a weeklong visit to the U.S. in Greenwich, Conn., where he played in a polo match at a club with a history of hosting royal visitors.
Sunday, May 12 2013 10:16 PM EDT2013-05-13 02:16:33 GMT
If you haven't played Powerball -- now is a good time. Nobody won the Powerball drawing of $270 million Saturday night, so the jackpot grows to $350 million for Wednesday night's drawing.
If you haven't played Powerball -- now is a good time. Nobody won the Powerball drawing of $270 million Saturday night, so the jackpot grows to $350 million for Wednesday night's drawing.
Tuesday, January 8 2013 5:14 PM EST2013-01-08 22:14:16 GMT
The sound of bells echoed through grief-stricken Newtown, Connecticut, Tuesday. More than 1,000 brightly ornamented bells were hung throughout the town by volunteers.
The sound of bells echoed through grief-stricken Newtown, Connecticut, Tuesday. More than 1,000 brightly ornamented bells were hung throughout the town by volunteers.
Saturday, May 18 2013 10:48 AM EDT2013-05-18 14:48:25 GMT
Nearly 100 adult students who returned to school will graduate with their GED Saturday. The Harris County Department of Education GED program proves it's never too late to learn.
Nearly 100 adult students who returned to school will graduate with their GED Saturday. The Harris County Department of Education GED program proves it's never too late to learn.
Saturday, May 18 2013 10:17 AM EDT2013-05-18 14:17:50 GMT
Saturday is the 9th annual Impact A Hero Run, Walk and Wheel event at Reliant Park. Chairman Jim Hoelker and Houston Texans' player Chris Meyers spoke with Fox 26 weekend morning anchor Sally MacDonald.
Saturday is the 9th annual Impact A Hero Run, Walk and Wheel event at Reliant Park. Chairman Jim Hoelker and Houston Texans' player Chris Meyers spoke with Fox 26 weekend morning anchor Sally MacDonald.
Saturday, May 18 2013 10:04 AM EDT2013-05-18 14:04:10 GMT
What can you achieve in 90 seconds? To mark Armed Forces Day, all across the country Americans will be taking the push up challenge hoping to raise money for our service members.
What can you achieve in 90 seconds? To mark Armed Forces Day, all across the country Americans will be taking the push up challenge hoping to raise money for our service members.
Friday, May 17 2013 10:31 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:31:14 GMT
Scientists from Baylor University are scheduled to exhume the remains of undocumented and unidentified immigrants buried in the Falfurrias city cemetery Sunday.
Scientists from Baylor University are scheduled to exhume the remains of undocumented and unidentified immigrants buried in the Falfurrias city cemetery Sunday.
