How Could This Happen?

This week, the administration of Broward General Medical Center announced that a nurse had been reusing single-use IV tubing and saline bags. This problem had gone on for years, putting patients at risk for infectious diseases. Upon learning of the problem through the compliance hotline, the hospital acted responsibly. But one can’t help but ask, “How could this happen?” More importantly, we must ask, “How could this have gone on so long?” READ THE FULL STORY via the Better Hospitals Blog.