Caption: Dr. Ross Koppell
Dr. Ross Koppell 

First, Do Less Harm

From: Guy Rathbun
Series: IdeaSphere: A Platform for Today's Voices
Length: 28:57

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Mention healthcare, and most folks think insurance. But, one of the lesser known crises is patient safety. On average, each hospital patient has one medication administration error each day. Now, a new report by the hospital watchdog group Leapfrog, confirms the growing problem: lack of oversight and safety for patients Read the full description.

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In their latest book, First, Do Less Harm: Confronting the Inconvenient Problems of Patient Safety, Ross Koppell and Suzanne Gordon confront the often interrelated and numerous reasons for the crises. 

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Piece Description

In their latest book, First, Do Less Harm: Confronting the Inconvenient Problems of Patient Safety, Ross Koppell and Suzanne Gordon confront the often interrelated and numerous reasons for the crises. 

Broadcast History

KCBX Public Radio

Timing and Cues

Incue @ 00:00: Theme ...
Outcue for segment 1 @ 13:33: "We'll be right back."
62 second break with music bed
Incue for segment 2 @ 14:35: "This is IdeaSphere ... "
Outcue for segment 2 @ 28:57: ... theme ends.

Musical Works

Title Artist Album Label Year Length
PVC IV Blue Man Group Audio. 1999 00:00

Related Website

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