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ECRI: Guthrie Clinic wins 2023 Health Technology Excellence Award

Editor's Note On May 4, ECRI announced that Guthrie Clinic, Sayre, Pennsylvania, is the winner of its 2023 Health Technology Excellence Award. The annual award honors an organization that implements an exceptional initiative to improve patient safety, reduce costs, and facilitate better strategic management of health technology. Guthrie Clinic won…

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By: Judy Mathias
May 8, 2023
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ECRI: Pediatric mental health crisis tops patient safety concerns

Editor's Note ECRI, on March 13, released its annual Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns, which identifies potential sources of danger for patients and healthcare staff. ECRI also provides detailed steps that organizations can take to prevent adverse incidents. Many of the concerns on the list are exacerbated by ongoing staffing…

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By: Judy Mathias
March 13, 2023
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Reduce wasted cost amid supply chain challenges

Editor's Note As supply chain challenges remain a top concern for health leaders in 2023, ECRI Institute shared three strategies to reduce wasted cost and maximize savings on February 28. Identify substitute products. Consider lower cost, functionally equivalent products and alternative suppliers. Work towards supply chain standardization. Access utilization. Review…

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By: Lindsay Botts
March 1, 2023
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ECRI lists Top 10 Health Technology Hazards for 2023

Editor's Note ECRI on January18 published its Top 10 Health Technology Hazards report for 2023, which includes: Gaps in recalls for at-home medical devices Defective single-use medical devices Automated dispensing cabinet overrides Undetected venous needle dislodgement Cybersecurity risks associated with cloud-based clinical systems Inflatable pressure infusers Confusion about ventilator cleaning…

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By: Judy Mathias
January 19, 2023
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ECRI launches new video series featuring insights from its experts

Editor's Note ECRI on January 11 announced that it is launching a new monthly video series featuring healthcare insights from its experts. Each episode will include topics of relevance to healthcare leaders, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, patient safety and risk management professionals, supply chain leaders, and biomedical engineers. The first…

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By: Judy Mathias
January 18, 2023
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ECRI says it is time to review new evidence on weight-loss drugs

Editor's Note On January 10, ECRI released a new report calling on healthcare leaders to change their approach and embrace Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved weight loss drugs. ECRI says there is a large body of evidence showing that these drugs are beneficial as an adjunct to diet, exercise, and…

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By: Judy Mathias
January 11, 2023
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ECRI announces 2022 Safety Excellence Award winner

Editor's Note ECRI and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices PSO, on November 7, named Monument Health of Rapid City, South Dakota, the winner of the 2022 Safety Excellence Award. The healthcare system set a strategic goal to improve culture of safety, increase incident and near-miss event reporting, and enrich…

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By: Judy Mathias
November 7, 2022
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ECRI, ISMP support World Patient Safety Day, September 17

Editor's Note ECRI and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) announced September 14 that they are joining the World Health Organization and healthcare leaders around the world in celebrating World Patient Safety Day on September 17, 2022. The slogan for this year’s campaign is “Medication without Harm.” In support…

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By: Judy Mathias
September 15, 2022
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ISMP publishes new perioperative medication safety guidelines

Editor's Note The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) on August 11 announced the publication of its first set of safe practice guidelines to support perioperative medication safety in hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and other procedural locations. The new guidelines: Address best practices related to labeling and storage of perioperative…

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By: Judy Mathias
August 18, 2022
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ECRI announces 2022 Healthcare Supply Chain Excellence Award winners

Editor's Note On August 3, ECRI announced the winners of its eleventh annual Healthcare Supply Chain Excellence Award. The award recognizes healthcare organizations that achieve excellence in overall spend management and that adopt best practice solutions into their supply chain processes. The eleven winners are: Broward Health, Fort Lauderdale, Florida…

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By: Judy Mathias
August 4, 2022
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