You probably trust the hospital to keep you safe—but Dr. Julie says you shouldn’t assume everything is handled. Medical errors are now the third leading cause of death in the U.S., and many are preventable. From medication mistakes to misdiagnoses, she explains why being an informed, active patient could save your life.

Dr. Julie draws on years of nursing and research to show you what most people don’t know about hospitals. She breaks down how to spot red flags, why asking questions matters, and what resources—like the Hospital Safety Grade website and her book Surviving Your Hospital Stay—can help you protect yourself and your loved ones.


Resources:
Surviving Your Hospital Stay: A Nurse Educator's Guide to Staying Safe and Living to Tell About It: https://a.co/d/3Vyuts4

About Dr. Julie Siemers:

Dr. Julie Siemers, DNP, MSN, RN, is a patient safety consultant, industry nurse leader, and educator. She is also the founder of Lifebeat Solutions and the author of the bestselling book ‘Surviving Your Hospital Stay: A Nurse Educator's Guide to Staying Safe and Living to Tell About It.’

Dr. Siemers holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Touro University, Nevada. She brings more than four decades of experience and expertise in nursing practice, education, and executive leadership to the healthcare arena.

She spent 15 years in nursing education, serving in roles ranging from Professor to Dean, and as Executive Director at a large nursing university in California. She has a rich background in direct patient care, with experience in various roles on the medical/surgical care floor, in the Intensive Care Unit, the emergency department, and the trauma resuscitation department at University Medical Center in Las Vegas. Additionally, she served as a flight nurse on a trauma helicopter for 10 years.

Since 2009, Dr. Julies has been educating students, colleagues, and the broader medical community on the vital skills needed to recognize patient deterioration and ensure safe nursing practices. Now, as a patient safety expert and the founder of Lifebeat Solutions, she is on a mission to make healthcare safer for everyone.

Connect with Dr. Julie Siemers:

Website: https://drjuliesiemers.com/

About Lifebeat Solutions: https://lifebeatsolutions.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliesiemers

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjuliesiemers

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