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539 Forum Building
Harrisburg, PA 17120

Phone: 717-346-0469
Fax: 717-346-1090

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Preventing Maternal and Neonatal Harm during Vacuum-Assisted Vaginal Delivery

Neonatal Complications: Recognition and Prompt Treatment of Shoulder Dystocia

The Authority has received more than 300 reports involving shoulder dystocia. Although it is difficult to accurately predict or prevent shoulder dystocia, delivering healthcare providers can be prepared when this obstetric emergency occurs.

Implementing a Safe Patient Handling and Movement Program in a Rehabilitation Setting

Staff from a Pennsylvania rehabilitation facility recount the barriers and benefits of an initiative to reduce injuries to patients and staff during patient lifts and transfers.

Update on Preventing Wrong-Site Surgery: Improving, But Still Room for Perfection

Analysis of events in the reporting system database continues to show an encouraging decrease in the number of reports of wrong-site surgery.

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Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Hires Fourth Patient Safety Liaison

PA Registered Nurses Can Earn Continuing Education Hours Through Pennsylvania Patient Safety Advisories

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