Does an outpatient facility carry the same patient safety risks as a hospital? Or are they different? Pat has the answers. Guest, Sherry Loeb shares her husband's Tale of Two Hospitals. How and why do experiences differ? Pat gives you the follow up experiences after her mom's most recent hospital stay. You simply can't make this stuff up. And for more, visit http://www.speakupandstayalive.com This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http://www.talk4radio....
Jan 09, 2016•57 min
Pat retells her mom's most recent pre-holiday hospital visit. Would you like a staph infection with that? The good, the bad, the ugly, and an auctioneer cardiologist. You simply can't make this stuff up. What should you be looking for? It's all here. And for more visit http://www.speakupandstayalive.com This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network ( http://www.talk4media.com/) ....
Dec 31, 2015•52 min
Pat shares this coming year's top 10 healthcare resolutions. Have you made yours yet? Guest - Lisa Venn from Advocate Alliance shares some tips about how to be a good patient advocate for a loved one. The boys gather to play another fun game - fun format with serious information! For more patient safety ideas visit http://www.speakupandstayalive.com This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network ( http://w...
Dec 23, 2015•58 min
Is wireless technology harming healthcare providers? Pat exposes some very real concerns both for patients and providers. And nurse practitioner Bonnie Groessl joins the show to discuss healing and the mind body connection through the use of positive affirmations and guided imagery. This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network ( http://www.talk4media.com/) ....
Dec 19, 2015•57 min
Guest Louise Lobotsky, Infection Control Coordinator at the Cleveland Clinic Hospital answers listeners email questions about infection prevention. Pat presents the voice of the other side and the boys gather to play a game that exposes holiday hazards. This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network ( http://www.talk4media.com/) ....
Dec 11, 2015•57 min
Are your gifts a health hazard? Pat shares a few naughty and not so nice holiday toys. Guest Louise Lobotsky, an infection control coordinator at the Cleveland Clinic shares some safety tips about joint replacements and surgical site infections. Yes, it's a hazard - so tune in. For more patient safety tips and tools, visit http://www.speakupandstayalive.com This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network ( ...
Dec 09, 2015•57 min
Dr. Ghassan Abou-Alfa a medical oncololgist from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York explains why and how liver cancer is the silent epidemic. Some vital information you need to know. Pat talks about how to be a good hospital visitor in this week's Healthcare Hazard of the Week. A special guest arrives to join the boys in a challenging game of Shocking News From Around the World. Is it a shock or is it a crock? For more: http://www.speakupandstayalive.com This show is broadcast li...
Dec 03, 2015•52 min
Pat shares some unconventional items on her 'thankful' list. The Singing Patient - Carla Ulbrich performs some offbeat songs she wrote to help her deal with her medical problems. And the boys gather to play a new game - React to the Fact. Is it a REALLY? Or is it NO BIG DEALY? Tune in and visit http://www.speakupandstayalive.com for more lifesaving patient safety tips and tools. This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the T...
Dec 03, 2015•52 min
Is the patient portal a healthcare babysitter? Pat shares a recent experience that points to Yes! Jana Panarites - author of the book " Scattered - My Year as an Accidental Caregiver" talks about the role of a caregiver and how to stay sane. Joe reads some silly Thanksgiving emails then the boys decide to play - Fear the Wheelchair, The Tureky Edition. Always thought provoking, fun, and lifesaving - for more visit http://www.speakupandstayalive.com This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio ( www...
Dec 03, 2015•58 min
The most recent Republican debate offered a wise statement - "We don't have a healthcare problem in this country, we have a health problem" but sadly it was met with a response akin to a cow confronted with a new gate. Pat takes off with this one during the healthcare hazard of the week. Guest, Dr. Mark Davis talks about irresponsible surgeons and the real possibility of contracting HIV, Hepatitis A and B during any sugery. Always more at http://www.speakupandstayalive.com This show is broadcast...
Nov 06, 2015•56 min
Pat shares a recent personal doctor visit and has compliments to share - at last! Guest, John James chief toxicologist at NASA turned patient activist retells his son's story and sounds the patient safety alarms. The boys are excited to play Squeak Up and Stay Alive - complete with squeaky dog toys - the squeaky wheel gets the grease so speak up during every healthcare and hospital encounter. For more visit http://www.speakupandstayalive.com This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio ( www.w4cy.c...
Nov 04, 2015•56 min
How does Feng Shui and dirty bedrooms affect your health? Pat has some answers. Guest Steve Wilkins from Mind the Gap Academy returns to answer listener's email questions. Hear Steve's previous interview at http://www.speakupandstayalive.com And the boys gather to play another exciting round of Shocking News From Around the World. Is it a shock or is it crock? You'll just have to tune in. This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http://www.talk4radio.com/...
Oct 22, 2015•52 min
Are you in or are you out? Did you know that your hospital status has serious financial consequences? Pat tells all. Guest, Stephen Wilkins - Mind the Gap Academy talks about the communication gap between patients and providers. And Pat shares some recent News and Views - drugs that mimic exercise - flu shots at the airport ... and for more visit http://www.speakupandstayalive.com This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the...
Oct 22, 2015•56 min
October is Health Literacy Month - how does health literacy impact your health outcomes? Pat has some answers. Plus a fun skit with Patient Patty and Dr. Joe. Special guests from the Welsh Home in Rocky River Ohio share their post hospital rehab facility and what makes them special. And the boys arrive to play a fun game of Squeak Up and Stay Alive - you've gotta hear it to understand. And for more patient safety tips visit http://www.speakupandstayalive.com This show is broadcast live on W4CY R...
Oct 14, 2015•56 min
Is your cell phone ringing? Is it vibrating in your pocket? Or is it phantom ringtones and faux cell alarm syndrome? You'll find out in a moment. MRSA - a deadly hospital bacterium - do have already have it? Your nose knows. Plus crazy Rush-elle from Dr. Very Busy's office in New York joins Bob for a fun game of jeopardy - and Pat shares news and views you can use. For more visit http://www.speakupandstayalive.com This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( ...
Oct 02, 2015•56 min
Abused by a family member, a spouse, or the not so obvious daily abuses by lying businesses, government, media ... all have a negative impact on your health. Today's show covers many aspects of abuse with a special live interview at WomenSafe - a domestic violence shelter in Ohio. Visit http://www.speakupandstayalive.com for more healthcare and patient safety tips and tools This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio – ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk...
Sep 29, 2015•58 min
Say Ahhh and open wide. Pat exposes dental dangers from cone beam xrays to mercury fillings. Guest Russ Tanner shares his journey of ill health due to mercury poisoning from dental fillings. Hear more from Russ regarding chemtrails and geoengineering at http://www.speakupandstayalive.com New segment - News and Views we Choose to Share with You! A grab bag full of timely news stories that affect patient safety. This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http...
Sep 18, 2015•58 min
What does the future of healthcare look like? Bionic limbs, microchips that deliver medicine within our bodies? What is being done to us today by big business that will alter the future of healthcare? Pat dusts off her Magic 8 Ball and shares some bizarre and sneaky actions being taken by the likes of Kelloggs, Monsanto, medical journals, Microsoft 10, and futurist, Michael Vidikin shares his predictions. For more visit http://www.speakupandstayalive.com You don't want to miss this one. This sho...
Sep 12, 2015•52 min
C-diff and children - how to avoid this hospital induced secondary infection. Guests - Morgan and Amy Gleason share a youth's perspective on healthcare today. The boys play a fun game of Jeopardy and Pat shares a listener's email about how she was burned by a CAT scan. All this and more at http://www.speakupandstayalive.com Stay safe from little known healthcare and hospital hazards. This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http://www.talk4radio.com/) on ...
Sep 04, 2015•57 min
White lines in the sky. Look at the cool clouds! Um ... they are not commercial jet vapor trails and they are not fun looking clouds. They are chemicals - sprayed on you, animals, trees, soil, crops - so look up, listen to today's program, and speak up against this. More can be found at http://www.speakupandstayalive.com so please share this important health hazard with everyone! Special guest Russ Tanner shares more about geoengineering and who is behind this trickery. This show is broadcast li...
Aug 29, 2015•55 min
A misdiagnosis can happen to you. What is it, how does it happen, and what can you do about it? Dr. Brant Cortright, author of The Neurogenesis Diet and Lifestyle shares 4 poisons that cause you to lose brain power. The full interview is available at http://www.speakupandstayalive.com A guest arrives to play Shocking News with the boys. Lots of healthcare safety tidbits. This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio – ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 ...
Aug 22, 2015•58 min
Become a Hospital Code Cracker! Pat shares the rainbow of hospital color codes, tells a story about a code gray unruly patient, and exposes the slow code - a deliberate slow CPR response by the healthcare staff. And special guest Dr. Brant Cortright dispels some brain myths as outlined in his book The Neurogenesis Diet and Lifestyle. http://patientsafetyradio.com/brant-cortright/ offers more ways to upgrade your brain and upgrade your life. This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio ( www.w4cy.co...
Aug 21, 2015•56 min
Pat blows the whistle on secondary infections and undecipherable hospital safety scores. Guest - Leah Binder from The Leapfrog Group shares more about hospital scores and how to use them. Ewww... What's On Your Lipstick? Pat digs into the cosmetic bag to discover germy products. This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network ( http://www.talk4media.com/) ....
Aug 07, 2015•56 min
Why are safe and useful items such as the landline telephone and the light bulb becoming extinct? Are the alternatives damaging our health? Pat has the facts and more at http://www.speakupandstayalive.com Guest, Werner Brandmaier shares his expertise on Feng Shui and how to create good chi - energy within your living environment. This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network ( http://www.talk4media.com/) ...
Aug 05, 2015•57 min
Pat delivers some headshaking healthcare headlines that point to today's common desensitized behavior. Werner Brandmaier a second generation dowser from Austria explains how to body dowse to attain answers to your health related questions. Plus how the energy in food interacts to create too acidic or alkaline ph. More with Werner at http://www.speakupandstayalive.com A show not to be missed it you value your health. This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ...
Jul 24, 2015•57 min
Do you know the hindsight triplets? Shoulda, Woulda, & Coulda? Pat shares her mom's hospital journey with an eye toward these pesky regrets. Guest Farhad Safaie Benchmarking Group arrives to talk about patient experience complaints and compliments in real time. The boys play Jeopardy and Pat shares an email about sneaky pharmaceutical practices. A jam packed show filled with patient safety tips and tools you can use. This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 R...
Jul 17, 2015•52 min
Pat shares another healthcare encounter filled with typical dangers. Guest, Anne Tumlinson founder of daughterhood.org gives practical tips to save your older parent from a hospital stay plus gives additional advice on how to survive a hospital visit. Fear the Wheelchair - everyone's favorite game makes a comeback plus Pat shares a special - A Brush With Danger. Is MRSA on your hairbrush? This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http://www.talk4radio.com/...
Jul 14, 2015•52 min
Geoptathic Stress Special with guest, Werner Brandmaier founder of The Institute of Feng Shui and Geopathology raises our awareness about geopathic stress and health. Harmful earth energies interfere with good health but how do you know where they are? Is your bed located on a stress path? Does your cat love your bed? Got ants? Why are these bad signs? Tune in now. This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Ne...
Jul 08, 2015•52 min
If you have health problems, look no further than your bed. Your sleeping location has much to do with how you feel. Pat explores geopathic stress areas around your home environment. Guest, Dr. Martin Blank from Columbia University discusses another stressor on your health - electromagnetic radiation given off by cell phones and other wireless devices. And the gang plays a fun yet very informative game - Shocking News from Around the World - the Geopathic Stress Edition. This show is broadcast l...
Jun 25, 2015•52 min
Don't Shake My Hand! Why do doctors and nurses enter your room with a contaminated hand extended in your direction? Pat has something to say about cross contamination and infections thanks to this and other neglectful practices. Guest, Stacey Pangle shares her story of misdiagnosis and how to avoid what happened to her. And the boys gather to play another round of Shocking News from Around the World. Tune in to stay safe during every healthcare and hospital encouter. This show is broadcast live ...
Jun 24, 2015•53 min
