Top tech hazards include surgical stapler misuse, alert fatigue by Heather Landi Tuesday, October 8, 2019 The ECRI Institute named surgical stapler misuse, "notification overload" and unproven surgical robotic procedures as top technology hazards.
EHR use, mobile health top ECRI’s list of patient safety risks by Heather Landi Thursday, March 14, 2019 To prioritize patient safety, healthcare providers should focus on ensuring that information in electronic health records is accurate and complete.
ECRI finally revives National Guideline Clearinghouse database by Paige Minemyer Tuesday, November 20, 2018 ECRI Institute has officially launched its database of clinical practice guidelines following the closure of the National Guideline Clearinghouse.
Remote access exploits top ECRI's 2019 tech hazard list by Eli Richman Monday, October 1, 2018 By infiltrating a provider's remote access system, a malicious actor could cause any type of havoc, from installing ransomware to stealing data.
Healthcare organizations team up to improve diagnostics by Paige Minemyer Thursday, September 13, 2018 Some of the country’s biggest names in healthcare are joining forces to improve diagnostics.
FDA issues guidance to hospitals on feeding tubes by Tina Reed Monday, September 10, 2018 The FDA issued new guidance on Friday to purchasers and providers warning them to use enteral devices with connectors to avoid misconnections.
HHS shutters clinical guidance resource by Paige Minemyer Tuesday, July 17, 2018 The Trump administration shut down a key clinical guidelines website on Monday, and industry experts have decried the move.
Top healthcare groups convene in patient safety effort by Paige Minemyer Tuesday, May 22, 2018 Some of healthcare's heavy hitters will meet for the first time today.
VA taps UPMC exec for API initiative; Amazon's new hire—roundup by Evan Sweeney Monday, March 19, 2018 Four patient safety groups want ONC and AHRQ to support a National Health IT Safety Collaborative, plus Amazon hires a former FDA official.
Diagnostic errors top ECRI's safety list by Matt Kuhrt Tuesday, March 13, 2018 Diagnostic errors and opioid safety across the continuum of care lead the ECRI Institute’s list of safety priorities for 2018.
