Published Articles & Expert Insights

Exploring key topics in patient safety, healthcare leadership, and medical error prevention.

Published Articles:

• Preventable medical harm is the third leading cause of death in the U.S., affecting one in four hospital patients due to systemic failures.

• Dr. Julie Siemers advocates for transparency, better training, and evidence-based practices to save lives and restore trust in healthcare.

• Hospitals face significant financial and human costs from preventable medical harm, which accounts for 10-15% of operating income and undermines trust and care quality.

• Dr. Julie Siemers provides actionable solutions, focusing on safety culture, staff training, and systemic improvements to reduce harm, save lives, and strengthen healthcare institutions.

• Dr. Julie Siemers emphasizes that empowering nurses through specialized education, such as early detection of patient decline, can prevent medical harm, save lives, and improve healthcare outcomes.

• Her evidence-based training programs address gaps in traditional nursing education, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, reducing harm-related costs, and enhancing patient safety across hospitals.

• Dr. Julie Siemers reveals that communication failures are a leading cause of patient harm, often resulting from systemic issues like high workloads, unclear protocols, and hierarchical barriers that discourage speaking up.

• Dr. Julie promotes standardized handoff protocols, staff training, and a culture of empowerment to address communication gaps, ultimately improving patient safety and reducing preventable harm.

• Open discussions about medical errors help identify root causes and implement evidence-based solutions, leading to measurable safety improvements and better patient outcomes.

• Overcoming discomfort and fostering psychological safety empowers staff to report mistakes, enabling hospitals to build trust, improve care, and strengthen their reputations.