Module 1: Video Viewing Assignment 2022

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Module 1: Video Viewing Assignment 1: The Louise Batz Story
Patients come to hospitals with the expectation of safe, secure, and correct treatment. As
per Louise Batz Story, her mother was going for a routine knee replacement surgery and she had
a successful surgery as well. Everybody was expecting her back home in the next three days. But
she suffered a preventable medical error and passed away. It is absolutely normal for patients to
expect complete safety and safe care while being under the medical supervision in a hospital.
According to my perception, the primary causes behind preventable medical errors are
lack of teamwork between the healthcare professionals (Keers, Williams, Cooke, & Ashcroft,
2013). For instance, in the case of Batz’s mother, the nurse and the doctor looking after her were
great, but they lack in coordination between themselves. Secondly, lack of knowledge and not
conveying the right information about the patient to the nurse plays a vital role. The third cause
is the lack of use of technology in monitoring patient situations that could have saved lives by
timely intervention. Family members and patients must join the team of health professionals and
take responsibility for patient care and safety (Allen, 2013).
I feel that to enhance patient security and safety, hospitals need to follow evidence-based
principles.
Module 1: Video Viewing Assignment 2
I think the most striking feature about this video is the first opportunity of the clinical
nurse, the time spent with the patient, and how their assessment can save lives, how their