Alan Sackrin

Infographic: Top 5 Medication Errors in US Hospitals by Age Group and Type of Drug

by Alan Sackrin | Dec 20, 2013 | Drug Mistakes, Infographics, Medication Errors

Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) Systems: Debate Over CPOE Increasing Risk of Some Medication Errors, Not Lowering Risk of Drug Mistakes

by Alan Sackrin | Dec 19, 2013 | Drug Mistakes, Medication Errors

Last Update: 01/27/16 For several years now, there’s been a lot of discussion over the implementation of the computerized physician order entry (CPOE) systems in the United States as a means of increasing patient safety from the dangers of medication errors along with...

Child Sports Injuries: Falling on the Playing Field and The Dangers of Serious Head Injuries (Concussions) in Kids Under 18 Years Old – Football Isn’t The Only Dangerous Sport

by Alan Sackrin | Dec 17, 2013 | Injury, Injury to Children, Slip and Falls

Last Update: 02/01/16 The coverage given to recent lawsuits filed against the National Football League, regarding permanent injuries from concussions sustained by football players which have led to lifetime disabilities or death, have increased public awareness of the...

Florida’s Food Safety Poll – Floridians Are Worried

by Alan Sackrin | Dec 14, 2013 | Food Safety

Recent Florida Food Safety News Florida is best known for its beautiful sandy beaches, year round sunshine and lack of personal income tax, but according to a recent poll by the University of Florida, anxiety over food safety is near the top of the list of worries for...