Insights & News in Healthcare Safety

Trustworthy Clinical Practice Guidelines Begin with Medical Research Librarians

Guideline developers and medical specialty societies encounter significant challenges when performing systematic literature searches, which are crucial for developing trustworthy clinical practice ...

How Do Implanted Materials Affect Patients Over Time: An Update on ECRI’s Partnership with FDA on Materials Safety in Medical Devices

Comprehensive evidence-based studies examine safety and risks of materials used in implantable medical devices ECRI's mission to reduce preventable harm across the healthcare industry includes leve...

Safe Home Healthcare: Addressing Risks in Home Medical Device Use

Healthcare at home has become an increasingly popular alternative to hospital-based treatment, offering patients the comfort and convenience of receiving care in familiar surroundings. However, whi...

Fostering the "Value" of the Value Analysis Process in Healthcare

Value analysis is essential for ensuring that healthcare organizations make decisions that enhance patient care while optimizing resources and managing costs effectively. It's about more than just ...

AI in Healthcare Applications and the Potential for Preventable Harm

The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare promises transformative changes that could significantly improve clinical outcomes, reduce operational costs, and enhance the quality of car...

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...

Balancing 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...

Five Key Takeaways on Video-Based Patient Monitoring for Preventing Falls

ECRI named ongoing challenges related to patient falls as one of its 2024 Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns because falls continue to be the number one sentinel event reported to the Joint Commission ...

Navigating the Evolving Landscape in Healthcare Value Analysis: Strategies for Success

The role of Value Analysis in Healthcare is pivotal as the industry faces constant change and transformation. Due to the nature of this complex specialty, it is necessary to illustrate and define a...