Harm from the Heart

Show Notes

Men sometimes avoid seeking treatment when symptoms present, rationalizing it as "nothing" or thinking the issue will go away. In honor of National Heart Month, heart attack survivor Brad Newsom shares what he experienced during seventeen days of hospital care. Hear Brad's authentic description of how this event effected his mind, body, and spirit, and how hospital staff took his care to the next level. His mantra "Real Heroes Wear Scrubs" demonstrates his sincere appreciation for the healthcare workers involved in this event.

What is Speak Up for SaferCare?

Patient safety is everybody’s business. Preventable medical errors occur in 10% of all patient encounters in a variety of healthcare settings, which can be devastating to patients, families, and the healthcare workers providing their care. Most errors originate from faulty systems or processes, and not individuals. Speak Up for SaferCare shares stories from subject matter experts, healthcare workers, patients, and caregivers-and aims to illuminate where things went wrong, so future harm is prevented.