The IOM's Report to Err Is Human Revealed That _______________

question 13

Short Answer

The IOM's report To Err is Human revealed that _______________ deaths occur every year in hospitals not because of the patient's condition but because of __________________.

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Definitions:

Disinfection

The process of eliminating or reducing harmful microorganisms from inanimate objects and surfaces, except for bacterial spores.

Blood Pressure Cuffs

A device used in conjunction with a sphygmomanometer to measure arterial blood pressure.

Reflex Hammers

Tools used by medical professionals, particularly in neurology, to test deep tendon reflexes as a part of the neurological physical examination to detect abnormalities in the central or peripheral nervous system.

Ultrasonic Cleaning

A method of sanitization that involves placing instruments in a cleaning solution in a receptacle that generates sound waves through the cleaning solution, loosening contaminants. Ultrasonic cleaning is safe for even very fragile instruments.