Healthcare and the Need for Continuous Communication, Training and Learning, and Certification
In the past 5 years in the U.S., faulty communication has factored into 1,744 patient deaths and at least $1.7 billion in malpractice costs, per Regis College. These statistics are reminders of why effective communication in the healthcare sector is crucial.
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