Why do we advocate? I have asked myself this question many, many times. As patients and consumers, we all know that advocating for patient safety is not easy. Most of us are never paid for our volunteer work. Yet, we spend countless hours educating ourselves and the public on patient safety issues; we do this … Read More

Five years ago this summer while under deep anesthesia for arm surgery number 3, I drifted above the line and joined the group called numerators. I awoke with a Hospital Acquired Infection. Numerators are the most diverse minority group on Earth, our members include, every race, every creed, every color. Some are very old, sadly … Read More