Aging Services
ECRI's Top 10 Health Technology Hazards: A Vital Resource for Healthcare Providers
We're excited to announce that ECRI's highly anticipated annual report—Top 10 Health Technology Hazards for 2025—is on the way and is launching early! This report is crucial for healthcare organiza...
Read moreEnhancing Healthcare Decision-Making: Leveraging Data-Driven Value Analysis for Better Outcomes
Introduction In healthcare, the decisions made during the value analysis process can significantly impact patient outcomes and operational efficiency. To make these decisions count, it's essential ...
Read moreECRI webinar demonstrates methods for effective guideline development Clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) are statements that include recommendations intended to optimize patient care that are info...
Read moreNew Water Quality Standards for Medical Device Processing
In 2023, healthcare facilities saw a shift from advisory best practices in water quality for medical device processing to enforceable standards with the release of AAMI ST108:2023. This new standar...
Read moreAt-Home Cardiac Rehabilitation Just as Effective as Center-Based Programs
Reimbursement Enacted during Pandemic Set to Expire At-home or hybrid cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programs are safe and work as well as or better than center-based programs for reducing risk and im...
Read morePalliative Care Access for Indigenous Populations: Removing Barriers and Reducing Disparities
Palliative care is a type of specialized medical care for patients living with terminal medical conditions. The goal of palliative care is to alleviate patients’ suffering and to improve their qual...
Read moreBalancing Disinfection and Manufacturer Recommendations in Ultrasound Technologies
Introduction As the use of ultrasound technology continues to expand across various medical disciplines—from radiology and cardiology to point-of-care applications—ensuring appropriate and effectiv...
Read moreDrug Diversion and Infection Prevention: When the Needle Hits the Vein
Longtime infection prevention leaders likely remember the story of David Kwiatkowski—a healthcare worker whose drug diversion activities put thousands of patients at risk of hepatitis C infection. ...
Read moreA Deep Dive into a Pennsylvania Hospital's Healthcare Supply Chain Transformation
The Pennsylvania Hospital’s Challenge A large hospital in Pennsylvania, equipped with over 300 beds and specializing in high-demand services such as cardiovascular and cancer care, faced the daunti...
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