Brainless Boneheads: Atlanta Hospital Loses Piece of Patient’s Skull, Charges Him for Replacement
Welcome to WKML’s weekly Brainless Boneheads! Today we feature an amazing story about a Hospital Sued After Losing Piece of Patient’s Skull. – Brainless Boneheads is a regular Friday feature…
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(Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)Welcome to WKML's weekly Brainless Boneheads! Today we feature an amazing story about a Hospital Sued After Losing Piece of Patient's Skull.
- Brainless Boneheads is a regular Friday feature from Don Chase & Sarah. Read more Brainless Boneheads here.
Hospital Sued After Losing Piece of Patient's Skull
How does this even happen? From Atlanta, Georgia, Emory University Hospital is being sued for an alleged mistake. Details say that during a recent surgery, doctors had to remove part of a patient's skull. Following surgery, the piece of the man's skull could not be found. Doctors then attempted to use a replacement bone made out of a synthetic material. Infection set in forcing doctors to do yet another surgery. After misplacing the man's actual skull bone, the medical center billed the patient $19,000 for their synthetic replacement. His total medical bill is almost $147,000.
What Was This Woman Thinking
For some reason, there are people who think rules don't apply. Case in point. Out of the Garden State of New Jersey comes the story of an unidentified woman who ignored the rules of the tiger enclosure. A video shows the woman lurking near the tiger enclosure. Then she does the unthinkable and climbs over a protective wooden fence which puts her in close proximity of the tiger. Then, things take a dramatic turn for the worse when the woman stuck her hand into the tiger cage. Before she knew it, the tiger lunged toward her attempting to grab her hand. Somehow she snatched her hand back and quickly left the area. Police say they are not sure of the woman was bitten by the tiger. Police also say they needs the public's help in identifying the woman.
Back to School Safety Checklist: Your Fayetteville Guide
School is almost back in session around the region, and thanks to our friends at North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Medicaid for More People, we want to help keep you safe in and around Fayetteville.
There are so many things to think about when it comes to school safety. From health concerns related to COVID-19, to traditional safety measures like busses and walking to school, there's a lot to think about.
This checklist from the National Safety Council is an amazing resource, and we're happy to share some of those tips with you here.
Thanks again to our partners at North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Medicaid for More People for making this possible.
NCDHHS Tips
School Safety
Transportation Safety
Walkers
Review your family's walking safety rules and practice walking to school with your child.
Bike Riders
Teach your child the rules of the road and practice riding the bike route to school with your child.
Bus Riders
As summer draws to a close and children start heading back to school, family life can get pretty hectic. It's important to remember – and share with your children – some key tips that will help keep them safe and healthy throughout the school year.
Transportation Safety
Whether children walk, ride their bicycle or take the bus to school, it is extremely important that they take proper safety precautions. Here are some tips to make sure your child safely travels to school:
Walkers »
Review your family's walking safety rules and practice walking to school with your child.
- Walk on the sidewalk, if one is available; when on a street with no sidewalk, walk facing the traffic
- Before you cross the street, stop and look left, right and left again to see if cars are coming
- Make eye contact with drivers before crossing and always cross streets at crosswalks or intersections
- Stay alert and avoid distracted walking
Bike Riders »
Teach your child the rules of the road and practice riding the bike route to school with your child.
- Ride on the right side of the road, with traffic, and in a single file
- Come to a complete stop before crossing the street; walk bikes across the street
- Stay alert and avoid distracted riding
- Make sure your child always wears a properly fitted helmet and bright clothing
Bus Riders »
Teach your children school bus safety rules and practice with them.
- Go to the bus stop with your child to teach them the proper way to get on and off the bus
- Teach your children to stand 6 feet (or three giant steps) away from the curb
- If your child must cross the street in front of the bus, teach him or her to walk on the side of the road until they are 10 feet ahead of the bus; your child and the bus driver should always be able to see each other
- Get the facts on bus safety from Injury Facts
Driving to School
Stay alert and avoid distracted driving.
Teen Drivers
Car crashes are the No. 1 cause of death for teens. Fortunately, there is something we can do.
School Safety
Backpacks
Choose a backpack for your child carefully; it should have ergonomically designed features to enhance safety and comfort.
